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Rory McIlroy, British Open and first tee shot

British Open 2025: Rory McIlroy's nervy opening tee shot at Portrush was everything and nothing like we expected

If we were feeling especially dramatic, that might be the way we'd describe the scene on the first tee Thursday afternoon at around 3:10 p.m. British Standard Time, when Rory McIlroy hit what can be reasonably described as the most anticipated first tee shot of 2025.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 1h

2025 British Open: Rory McIlroy's Opening Tee Shot Led to Everyone Making Same Joke

The 2025 British Open is underway at Royal Portrush, where the best golfers in the world will be battling the conditions and each other for the Claret Jug in the final major of the year.

The Washington Post · 2d

Rory McIlroy returns home for the British Open ready to embrace the love

Rory McIlroy practically had Royal Portrush all to himself Monday morning, but not for long. By the time he finished his first practice round for the British Open — his first time back on these links in 2,

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CBS Sports · 2d

The Open 2025: Rory McIlroy hopes to wash away difficult 2019 memories in quest for home win at Royal Portrush

McIlroy ejected on the first hole and ultimately missed the cut when The Open was last played in his home country of Northern Ireland

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

Reliving Rory McIlroy’s emotional collapse in the last Open at Royal Portrush

The year was 2019. After a 68-year gap, the R&A took the Open back to Royal Portrush. The influence of major winners from Northern Ireland such as Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell was viewed as crucial in the decision.

The Mirror US on MSN · 2d

Rory McIlroy's coach gives verdict on The Open chances and breaks down Portrush test

Rory McIlroy's putting guru Brad Faxon believes the five-time major champion is rounding into form nicely ahead of Thursday's opening round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Belfast News Letter on MSN57m

WATCH: Rory McIlroy's opening Open drive as Masters hero aware Royal Portrush will need 'a lot of artistry'

It was the moment the majority of Royal Portrush fans on opening day of the Open Championship had been waiting to see – as ...

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Pat McAfee supports Rory McIlroy blowing off the media: ‘Tell them to kiss your ass’

“I’m going to say this to Rory: Rory, I love everything you’re doing,” McAfee said Wednesday on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show. ...

Where is Rory McIlroy from? Hometown, college, more to know about Northern Ireland roots

Here's what to know about McIlroy's roots, from his hometown and upbringing, to his young golf career before he emerged as ...

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WATCH: No O.B. for Rory McIlroy on first hole at The Open; no par, either, after short miss

Six years ago at Royal Portrush, McIlroy, who grew up less than an hour away, hit his opening shot out of bounds on the par-4 first on his way to a quadruple-bogey 8 and a 79. He pulled his tee shot ...

Irish Star on MSN1h

Rory McIlroy's protege blames Masters champion for Open Championship nerves

Rory McIlroy's nightmare start to The Open Championship at Royal Portrush six years ago left a lasting impact on Tom McKibbin, who was feeling the nerves ahead of his opening round ...

GB News on MSN9h

Rory McIlroy or Scottie Scheffler? Golf legend takes his pick as The Open rivalry heats up

Two-time major winner Tony Jacklin CBE has predicted Scottie Scheffler will win The 2025 Open, which starts today. Groupings and tee times for the 153rd Open were announced on Tuesday, and the ...

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Spidercam brings golf’s oldest major into the modern world

The oldest major championship has taken a step into the modern world by using a technological feature that British Open ...

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Rory McIlroy shows off green jacket to pick up newest trophy

Rory McIlroy celebrated his sixth AGW Golfer of the Year award in his iconic green jacket ahead of his Open Championship ...

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