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And despite the skies early on day two of the 153rd Open Championship containing at least 50 shades of grey, the rain thankfully kept away for the most part as Rory McIlroy mainta
Rory McIlroy came close to finishing among the leaders in the first round of the Open, but the back nine proved it can be a tough challenge for anyone.
It was a return six years in the making, and it was a return that perfectly encapsulated Rory McIlroy. Making the trek back to Royal Portrush for The Open Championship -- now as a career grand slam winner -- the Northern Irishman experienced a topsy-turvy day as the hard stuff came easy and the easy stuff came hard.
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The Mirror US on MSNThe Open Championship crowd doesn't hold back after sending clear message to Rory McIlroyRory McIlroy remains in contention heading into the weekend of The Open Championship, and the Northern Irishman has the benefit of having the home crowd behind him
Rory McIlroy seeks to turn his best performances into a title challenge at The Open Championship, backed by a supportive home crowd.
The first round of the 2025 Open Championship saw Royal Portrush giving the 156-player field all it could handle as ever-changing weather conditions allowed the Northern Ireland course to show off its strength against the best players in the world.
Rory McIlroy was caught swearing on live TV during The Open, with Sky Sports forced to issue an apology following the incident