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.
13. Watching on at Holywood Golf Club
Members of Rory McIlroy's Holywood Golf Club in County Down Photo: Liam McBurney
14. Watching on at Holywood Golf Club
Members of Rory McIlroy's Holywood Golf Club in County Down Photo: Liam McBurney
15. Watching on at Holywood Golf Club
Members of Rory McIlroy's Holywood Golf Club in County Down Photo: Liam McBurney
16. Watching on at Holywood Golf Club
Members of Rory McIlroy's Holywood Golf Club in County Down Photo: Liam McBurney
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