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You don’t want to let them down – Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope

The Northern Irishman was cheered throughout his opening round at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy flirts with 2019 Open nightmare but recovers to keep dream intact

A bungled opening tee shot raised concern but home favourite escaped with a bogey and showed glimpses of good form as weather improved

The Guardian - UK

Home favourite Rory McIlroy falls short in bid for first-round Open lead

McIlroy had to settle for a one-over-par round of 70.

The Independent UK

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British Open: Rory McIlroy puts Portrush demons to bed as push for sixth major title begins

The struggles of 2019 are but a distant memory

Evening Standard

Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

McIlroy reached the turn in two under par.

The Independent UK

Fun on the fairways as tens of thousands descend on Portrush for The Open

Almost 280,000 fans have snapped up tickets for the event at the Royal Portrush across the week.

Evening Standard

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

The hometown hero fought through some demons on the first hole at Royal Portrush.

Sports Illustrated

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The Open Championship Odds and Predictions as Portrush Pressure Mounts for McIlroy and Scheffler Faces Doubts

Betting markets for The Open Championship shift as McIlroy faces local pressure and experts question Scheffler's value as favourite.

International Business Times UK

We Tried To Work Out Rory McIlroy’s Handicap In 2025. Here’s What The Data Says…

What would Rory McIlroy's handicap be if he wasn't a professional golfer? We run through the numbers and the rounds to try and find out...

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy Returns to Royal Portrush Seeking Redemption and Open Championship Glory

Rory McIlroy returns to Royal Portrush for the 2025 Open Championship with unfinished business. After missing the cut in 2019, he seeks redemption, a sixth major title and a career-defining home victory.

International Business Times UK

'A Subtle Act Of Rebellion' - Nike Unveils Special Edition Open Championship Shoes

The special edition Nike shoes are sure to get a lot of attention at Royal Portrush this week...

Golf Monthly

The Open: Padraig Harrington hits opening shot as Rory McIlroy waits in the wings

Worsening weather threatens Rory McIlroy’s opening round

Evening Standard

Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush

The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, started with a birdie.

The Independent UK

How to watch The Open 2025: TV channel, live stream and times for second round

McIlroy aiming for second major title of the calendar year

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

The Open 2025: Fitzpatrick in five-way tie for Open lead as Scheffler and McIlroy lurk – as it happened

Matt Fitzpatrick is joint-top of the leaderboard after the first round, with Rory McIlroy within touching distance

International Business Times

McIlroy On Home Turf As Scheffler Seeks Satisfaction At British Open

Rory McIlroy will be roared on in his homeland as the 153rd British Open gets underway at Royal Portrush on Thursday as world number one Scottie Scheffler seeks his first Claret Jug.

Golf Monthly

The 1st Hole At Royal Portrush Is Scary - But Is It The Toughest Start In The Open Championship?

The 1st hole at Royal Portrush ruined Rory McIlroy's chances at the 2019 Open Championship, and here's what makes it such a devilish start to the tournament

Sports Illustrated

2025 British Open Predictions: Our Picks to Win at Royal Portrush

Golf's oldest championship begins Thursday and SI Golf writers and editors share their picks for a winner at the season's final major.

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The Independent UK

The Open 2025 weather: Royal Portrush forecast for Round 3 on Saturday

The weather played havoc at The Open in 2019 at Royal Portrush and could prove to be a decisive factor in who picks up the Claret Jug this year

The National (Scotland)

The stage is set as The 153rd Open Championship swings into action at Royal Portrush

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy must scale emotional mountain in search of home Open glory

The Northern Irishman has nothing left to prove, but still has to carry a vast weight of expectation at Royal Portrush

The Guardian - UK

Get ready for an Open thriller with fiendish unpredictability of Portrush

Stunning course, benign forecast and giddy galleries make it all but futile to predict a winner of the 153rd staging on the Causeway Coast

The Sports Daily

2025 British Open Preview

2025 British Open Preview. We have a look at the weather, favourites, and LIV representatives for the final major of 2025.

Sports Illustrated

Power Nine: The Newest Major Champ and the Man Who Turned Down the PGA Tour

Our weekly review of golf's top newsmakers also includes the winner of the British Open press conferences and player/caddie duo that is no more.

Golf Monthly

Open Championship 3-Ball Betting: Who Will Come Out On Top In Featured Groups?

There's some huge names in the Open Championship featured groups, but who will have the best first rounds from these threesomes? Paul Higham makes his 3-ball picks at Portrush

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