Here's what to know about McIlroy's roots, from his hometown and upbringing, to his young golf career before he emerged as one of the best players in the world. McIlroy was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland in 1989. His father was also from Holywood, while his mother was from Lurgan, County Armagh.

Before Rory McIlroy became one of the biggest names in golf, he was a teenage prodigy from Northern Ireland making waves in the sport. McIlroy's legend peaked in 2005, when he played one of the best rounds in golf history in the Northern Ireland ...

Rory McIlroy was in a relaxed mood during final practice on Wednesday at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, as the Masters champion looks to win his home major

While Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph earned him a long-awaited career grand slam, a home Open Championship win at Royal Portrush could be even more emotion for the North Irishman.

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).

Rory McIlroy is desperate to "bookend" his major season by winning his home Open at Royal Portrush - but thinks it would be a "great storyline" if Justin Rose triumphed instead

Two-time major winner Tony Jacklin CBE has predicted Scottie Scheffler will win The 2025 Open, which starts today. Groupings and tee times for the 153rd Open were announced on Tuesday, and the defending champion Xander Schauffele will be grouped with th former world No.

McIlroy ejected on the first hole and ultimately missed the cut when The Open was last played in his home country of Northern Ireland

Current Masters champion Rory McIlroy was left to rue the controversial rule at Royal Portrush's first hole that also caught out the Northern Irishman six years ago at The Open

Lee Trevino had a joke for Rory McIlroy after hearing about McIlroy's failed driver test. Trevino told it ahead of the Open Championship.

Rory McIlroy has gone winless in six starts since securing his first green jacket at Augusta in April, but Sam Torrance has backed the Northern Irishman to end his barren run at The Open

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.