McIlroy has played solid enough through 36 holes at The Open Championship but will need to actually move on Moving Day

Rory McIlroy plots stunning Royal Portrush comeback as Scottie Scheffler leads - Rory McIlroy hopes to chase down Scottie Scheffler, who leads by four shots at Royal Portrush in his bid to win a first

Rory McIlroy will play the weekend at a Royal Portrush Open. But to contend, he'll need to straighten out his driver.

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

Just as a certain Northern Irishman’s golf ball flew left, but not too far left, and safely settled in the rough, the sun peeked ou

Scottie Scheffler holds a four-shot cushion over Haotong Li, with Matt Fitzpatrick in third; Rory McIlroy six back in tied-fourth after impressive third round at Royal Portrush; watch the final day li

As Scottie Scheffler seemingly romps towards another major title at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, some magic from local hero Rory McIlroy looms as the American's most-serious challenge.

McIlroy said Monday that he was overwhelmed by the reception he received six years ago in his home of Northern Ireland. Now a Grand Slam winner, he's ready for this week's championship.

"It's nice to be able to accept adulation, even though I struggle with it at times," Rory McIlroy said of his return to Royal Portrush for the British Open.

Rory McIlroy Aiming to Join Tiger Woods in Historic Record at Open Championship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rory McIlroy arrived at Royal Portrush buoyed by his victory at Augusta this April, hoping to exorcise the demons of his dramatic 2019 collapse here.