The Northern Ireland great first played at one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments in 2007 as a teenager, when he was crowned best amateur, and sealed major success seven years later.
He’s back on home soil this summer, kicking off his 2025 campaign at Royal Portrush on Thursday, so we thought it would be timely to take a walk down memory lane and look at his previous Open performances.
13. 2022: Another near major miss for McIlroy
With his major drought into an eighth year, McIlroy finishes only two shots behind Cameron Smith in third spot at The 2022 Open. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
14. 2023: McIlroy records another top-10 major finish as wait goes on
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after a missed putt on the 15th hole on Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
15. 2024: McIlroy misses the cut
For only the third time in his career, Rory McIlroy misses an Open cut with five of the world's top-10 missing out on weekend action at Royal Troon. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
16. 2025: Back on home soil as a Grand Slam winner
Rory McIlroy's homecoming as a Grand Slam winner at Royal Portrush - how will he fare this weekend? Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS