In 2005, when he was 16 years old and playing in the North of Ireland Championship, Rory McIlroy set the course record at Royal Portrush by shooting a bogey-free 61 in the second round of the qualifiers. McIlroy shot a 71 at the Valley course in the first round before setting the record at the Dunluce course, the more famous and tougher of the two.

McIlroy has used two caddies during his professional golf career. His first was named J.P. Fitzgerald, who he had on his bag until 2017. McIlroy then switched to Harry Diamond, who has been his caddie over the last eight years.

Rory McIlroy's Saturday insanity at the Open Championship welcomed an unsuspecting visitor who experienced a few surprises along the way. The post A surprise character starred in Rory McIlroy’s Open madness appeared first on Golf.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament after the first playoff hole on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia.

The British Open is ready to close out what has been an exciting major season in golf. Rory McIlroy opened the year with a thrilling win at the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam. Then, Scottie Scheffler added to his dominant run with an impressive win at the PGA Championship in May.

Rory McIlroy may not win this Open Championship in his homeland. But on Saturday, he still gave his compatriots something special.

It was a heartfelt return to Northern Ireland this month when Rory McIlroy took his Masters victory lap overseas after completing a career Grand Slam.