McIlroy honed his craft at the County Down course, setting him on the path to becoming one of the world’s best and after an 11-year wait, he has now won a fifth major, completing his career grand slam in the process.
Check out the gallery of pictures of fans watching in Holywood.
1. Scenes of celebration at Holywood Golf Club
Former captains Paula Denvir (left) and Lynda Tweedie at Holywood Golf Club Photo: Liam McBurney
2. Scenes of celebration at Holywood Golf Club
Club captain Trevor Heaven, club president Tony Denvir with his wife and former captain Paula Denvir at Holywood Golf Club Photo: Liam McBurney
3. Scenes of celebration at Holywood Golf Club
Members of Rory McIlroy's Holywood Golf Club in County Down watch on Photo: Liam McBurney
4. Scenes of celebration at Holywood Golf Club
Members of Rory McIlroy's Holywood Golf Club in County Down watch on Photo: Liam McBurney
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