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British Open, McIlroy and Royal Portrush

British Open 2025: How Rory McIlroy used the Rules of Golf to avoid disaster Friday morning

Bookmark this play if Rory McIlroy is in the mix this weekend for the claret jug. McIlroy overcame a shaky driver to turn in a one-under 70 Thursday at Royal Portrush and opened his second round with a birdie.

The Washington Post · 17h

McIlroy makes amends in Portrush homecoming with first-round 70 at British Open

Rory McIlroy shot 1-under 70 in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush that is also serving as a homecoming for the Northern Irish star

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

2025 British Open: What is the forecast for Friday at Royal Portrush?

With the first round of the 2025 British Open happening Thursday, here's what to expect from the weather at Royal Portrush Friday.

Rory McIlroy Struggles Amid Local Hero 'Added Pressure'

NBC Sports on MSN · 16h

British Open 2025: Rory McIlroy struggles off the tee but nine shots better than first round in 2019

McIlroy didn't play his best Thursday at Royal Portrush but shot 1-under 70 and is three shots off the 18-hole lead.

Newsweek on MSN · 20m

Open Championship: Rory McIlroy Struggles Amid Local Hero 'Added Pressure'

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.

ESPN · 15h

Rory McIlroy pleased with first-round performance at The Open

Rory McIlroy speaks to the media after going 1-under 70 in the opening round of The Open. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

Open Championship 2025 live leaderboard updates

Golfweek on MSN · 15h

British Open Championship 2025 updates: It's a five-way tie for the 18-hole lead

The final major of the season is here. Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and more from the first round of the 2025 British Open.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 23h

Open Championship 2025 live leaderboard updates: First-round scores, results, highlights

The British Open is live Thursday at Royal Portrush. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy join golf's brightest. Follow the scores, updates, highlights.

Yahoo! Sports · 4h

The Open 2025: Tee times, dates, how to watch and prize money

Rory McIlroy looked like delivering the show the thousands who had flocked to Royal Portrush to cheer their returning hero expected, only for his bid for the first-round Open lead to collapse in the space of four holes on the back nine.

British Open Round 2 live updates, leaderboard: Will Scottie Scheffler, or someone else, break away from the pack?

There are several big names who need to go on a big run on Friday to even make the weekend, including Bryson DeChambeau. He ...

Harman makes move at Open, mixed bag again for McIlroy

Former champion Brian Harman climbed to the top of the second-round leaderboard at the British Open as home favourite Rory ...

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2025 British Open: Rory McIlroy's Opening Tee Shot Led to Everyone Making Same Joke

The 2025 British Open is underway at Royal Portrush, where the best golfers in the world will be battling the conditions and ...

Golf Digest on MSN2h

British Open 2025: Fans can try Rory McIlroy's famed washing machine chipping drill

Golf fans will never (ever) be able to hit a golf ball like Rory McIlroy, but they can at least try to practice chipping like ...

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British Open Tee Times 2025 Pairings and Predictions for Friday Schedule

Spieth entered Portrush with four straight top-25 Open finishes, so there should be plenty of confidence that he turns in a ...

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Pleasing an Adoring Home Crowd, Rory McIlroy Starts Under Par at British Open

Rory McIlroy shot 1 under Thursday at Royal Portrush, a better start than the first time he played the British Open at the ...

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British Open 2025: Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry each possess something the other wants

Rory McIlroy was there for the most consequential moment of Shane Lowry’s career, kneeling greenside when his best friend ...

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British Open at a glance

HOME HERO: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland made a late birdie for a 70 and was three shots behind. The last time he played ...

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