A sand mural honouring golfing legends Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, Darren Clarke and Fred Daly has been created to mark the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush this week. Sky Ireland has unveiled the striking large-scale artwork on Downhill Beach in Co Derry.

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.

After the round, McIlroy and Gotterup retreated to the starter's hut to sign their scorecards and make the result official. As Gotterup finished signing his card, video footage shows McIlroy graciously congratulating the American on an unbelievable win.

Rory McIlroy is among the favorites to lift the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this week, and the Northern Irishman has given a glimpse into the winning formula he will look to follow

By the time Rory McIlroy finished his first practice round for the British Open at Royal Portrush, a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine was waiting to see him finish.

Rory McIlroy was not impressed with the condition of the greens at the Renaissance Club as he missed a putt on the 17th hole during the final round of the Scottish Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy was younger and less seasoned mentally than he is now. He had no idea what to expect when he stepped to the first tee in the opening round of the 2019 British Open at Royal Portrush, a golf course in Northern Ireland located 60 miles from his boyhood home on which he set the course record as a 16-year-old.

Rory McIlroy was there for the most consequential moment of Shane Lowry’s career, kneeling greenside when his best friend secured t

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