Rory McIlroy, Royal Portrush and The Open
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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.
Backspin: His year was slowed by a rib injury that kept him out for two months. Padraig Harrington (2007-08), Tiger Woods (2005-06) and Tom Watson (1982-83) are the only back-to-back Open champions the last 50 years.
The 15-year-old from Magherafelt won Tourism Northern Ireland's art competition with her portrait of the Grand Slam winner with Lucia's winning design featuring the Harland and Wolff Cranes and the Giant's Causeway.
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Irish Star on MSNRory McIlroy takes cheeky dig at Bryson DeChambeau ahead of The Open Championship reunionRory 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
American Chris Gotterup finishes two strokes ahead of the world No. 2 in North Berwick. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson before the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
American Chris Gotterup earned an invitation to the Open Championship by beating Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open