Rory McIlroy shot 1-under 70 in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush that is also serving as a homecoming for the Northern Irish star.

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

The Open Championship got underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Co. Antrim on Thursday and Rory McIlroy has been welcomed back in classic Paddy Power style. The Irish bookmaker, notorious for displaying gag signs at major sporting events,

Rory McIlroy produced a thrill-a-minute ride during the third round of The Open Championship, and although it is Scottie Scheffler's tournament to lose, Rory is always the story

Rory McIlroy gives Royal Portrush an afternoon to remember during a captivating five-under 66 in front of enormous crowds during the Open Championship third round.

Royal Portrush has a storied history in the evolution of golf in Ireland as it prepares to host The Open for a third time

Rory McIlroy missed the cut when The Open was last played at Royal Portrush in 2019; McIlroy plays in Northern Ireland for the first time since completing the career Grand Slam at The Masters; Can McIlroy enjoy more major success?

Golf's oldest championship returns to Royal Portrush. It's the third time the British Open has gone to the Northern Ireland links. Shane Lowry won in 2019.