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

After the round, McIlroy and Gotterup retreated to the starter's hut to sign their scorecards and make the result official. As Gotterup finished signing his card, video footage shows McIlroy graciously congratulating the American on an unbelievable win.

By the time Rory McIlroy finished his first practice round for the British Open at Royal Portrush, a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine was waiting to see him finish.

Rory McIlroy is among the favorites to lift the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this week, and the Northern Irishman has given a glimpse into the winning formula he will look to follow

Rory McIlroy displayed a welcome return to form during the opening rounds of the Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian after admitting his struggles in recent times. The world number two appeared rejuvenated on the course,

The man at the door is a kind and friendly sort. He’s also not much of a golf fan, but there’s an artificial putting green in his back garden, and occasionally it draws strangers to his house on the corner of Strathearn Court and Belfast Road.

Rory McIlroy was not impressed with the condition of the greens at the Renaissance Club as he missed a putt on the 17th hole during the final round of the Scottish Open

In the lineage of golf courses, Royal Portrush isn't in the same stratosphere as St. Andrews or Augusta National or Pebble Beach. But to Rory McIlroy, it's special.

Two-time major winner Padraig Harrington will have the honour of striking the first tee shot when the 153rd Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush on Thursday, launching golf's oldest major back onto Northern Ireland's dramatic County Antrim coastline.