A two-story mural depicting a precocious Rory McIlroy in 2012 has seen such better days that you can barely tell it is the Grand Slam golfer anymore

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?

The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the epic site of Irishman Shane Lowry’s dominant win in 2019. This time, the storylines are in full force. Rory McIlroy is returning to the iconic course 60 miles from his home,

Rory McIlroy grew up in Holywood, Northern Ireland, and learned to play golf at Holywood Golf Club. I visited and took the "McIlroy Tour."

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).

Masters champion Rory McIlroy is confident he can capture his sixth major championship at the Open at Royal Portrush after breaking free of the "hamster wheel" of professional golf.

Rory McIlroy returns home to Northern Ireland as the fans want to see him end a more special year on a spectacular note.