When Rory McIlroy arrived at Royal Portrush six years ago it was meant to be a glorious homecoming for Northern Ireland's most famous sportsman but his British Open hopes lasted only two rounds.

Rory McIlroy Sends Clear Message on The Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

JJ Spaun has candidly revealed the sting of a sharp seven-word taunt from Masters champion Rory McIlroy, which he felt was "too soon" following his Players Championship disappointment. The 34-year-old went toe-to-toe with McIlroy in a nail-biting play-off at the Players earlier this year.

The pro golfer and his family quit their $18 million Florida mansion to relocate to the U.K., and it appears that the move was exactly what the doctor ordered.

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.

Rory McIlroy shares the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open and says he's nearly back to his Masters-winning form.

Rory McIlroy laid down a marker to his rivals on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf on Saturday by claiming he's back to his best - and two moments stand out as evidence of that