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 was in a generous mood after his practice round at the Open Championship on Tuesday, spending more than 10 minutes signing autographs for fans

Rory McIlroy is back in his native Northern Ireland, with the 36-year-old hoping to add the Open Championship to an already glittering season

Bryson DeChambeau is not for his hard-hitting approach on the golf course, but three-time Open champion Sir Nick Faldo believes this tactic will not work at Royal Portrush

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 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 generously gave up his time to sign flags for children watching Tuesday's practice rounds at The Open Championship, but he had some firm words for some autographs hunters