Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy (left) and Martin Kaymer take a moment during the Irish Open at Royal County Down in 2015. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Irish Open 'well-oiled machine' as Royal County Down ready to welcome the world

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy to team up with Scottie Scheffler in made-for-TV match in Las Vegas

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy prepares to putt on the seventh green during the final round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy to reduce appearances as he reflects on US Open 'hangover'

Rory McIlroy hits his shot from the 13th tee at the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club

Rory McIlroy cards second successive round of 69 at Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy hits his shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta

Rory McIlroy reflects on another year without a major title

Robert MacIntyre, pictured during July's The Open in Scotland, is set to thrill fans next month around Royal County Down. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Wire).

Robert MacIntyre's Irish Open history goal around Royal County Down course

Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the fifth tee during the final round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club

Rory McIlroy and Tom McKibbin miss out on glory on respective tours

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his second shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

WATCH: Rory McIlroy's club ends up in pond after BMW Championship tee shot

CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO - AUGUST 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the ninth green during the first round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club on August 22, 2024 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy ends on high at BMW Championship to keep FedExCup hopes alive

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during a press conference prior to the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee

Rory McIlroy targeting strong finish to season in FedEx Cup title bid

Rory McIlroy of Team Ireland looks across the third hole during Day One of the Men's Individual Stroke Play on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Le Golf National on August 01, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's Olympic Games medal hopes ended by double bogey

Team Ireland's Rory McIlroy full of smiles on the 18th hole during his Olympic Games third round at Le Golf National. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy in 'chance of a medal' after Paris boost before final day

Northern Ireland sporting stars Rhys McClenaghan, Daniel Wiffen and Rory McIlroy

Northern Ireland sporting stars go for gold in the Olympics this weekend

Rory McIlroy at Paris Olympics. Photo: Andrew Redington\Getty Images

McIlroy savouring the Olympic vibe as he sits two shots off the medal places

Rory McIlroy of Team Ireland poses for a photo with the Olympic rings on the 18th hole during a practice round on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Le Golf National on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy throws full Olympic support behind Northern Ireland's Daniel Wiffen

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. PIC: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy admits securing Olympic gold would be 'biggest win' of past decade

Rory McIlroy admits securing Olympic gold in Paris would be his “biggest win” in a decade as he prepares to start his medal hunt alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler and Ludvig Aberg on Thursday.

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Billy Horschel (left) and Rory McIlroy at the 2023 Irish Open at the K Club

Horschel saw McIlroy potential on first meeting at Royal County Down in 2007

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin is relishing the prospect of playing in the Irish Open at his home course at Royal County Down in September

Tom McKibbin vows to capitalise on Open experience at Royal County Down

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will play at the Irish Open at Royal County Down in September

Luke Donald set for Irish Open return at Royal County Down

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy throws his club in the air during an Open exit on day two at Royal Troon, marking the end for another season in his bid to secure a fifth major. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire).

Rory McIlroy suffers second-day Open exit as hunt for fifth major goes on

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks dejected during day two of The Open at Royal Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. PIC: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

WATCH: Rory McIlroy's Open Championship woes continue with triple-bogey

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 10th green during day one of The Open at Royal Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy sets sights on making Open Championship cut after nightmare start

Norther Ireland's Tom McKibbin on the 1st green during day one of The Open at Royal Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Tom McKibbin posts opening round of 73 at the Open

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy chips out of a bunker on the 17th during practice day ahead of The Open start at Royal Troon. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Wire).

ANALYSIS: Rory McIlroy once again in major spotlight with Open start up next

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during a press conference on Tuesday ahead of The Open at Royal Troon. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy says 'I know that I’m in a good spot' for Open

Tiger Woods on the putting green at Royal Troon. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy will have ‘raw emotion’ from US Open for some time – Tiger Woods

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off the 17th in a Tuesday practice round ahead of Thursday's Open Championship start at Royal Troon. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Tom McKibbin tee-off times confirmed for Open

Rory McIlroy will look to put his latest major near miss behind him when he tees off in the Open at Royal Troon on Thursday morning.

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Rory McIlroy (right) and Shane Lowry have been named in the Team Ireland golf panel for Paris along with Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy and Stephanie Meadow part of Team Ireland panel for Olympics

Darren Clarke (left) enjoying a laugh with Rory McIlroy as the two former Open winners from Northern Ireland spent time at Royal Troon's driving range on Monday in advance of the final major of the season. (Photo by Steve Welsh/PA Wire).

Rory McIlroy talks Open tactics ahead of Royal Troon major target

Rory McIlroy plays a chip shot on the fifth hole of the Scottish Open final round. (Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)

Rory ​McIlroy reflects on ‘a good week’ at Scottish Open ahead of Royal Troon

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during day three of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. (Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy five off lead for Scottish Open final day as 'birdies dried up'

Rory McIlroy is aiming to end a decade-long wait for a major win at The Open at Royal Troon

Rory McIlroy in spotlight ahead of Open bid at Royal Troon

Rory McIlroy on the 1st hole during day two of the Genesis Scottish Open 2024 at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick

Rory McIlroy hampered by putting issues at Scottish Open

Team Europe Captain Luke Donald, alongside Rory McIlroy, lifting the Ryder Cup Trophy. PIC: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Rory McIlroy ruled out being a playing captain at 2027 Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy on the 12th hole on day one of the Genesis Scottish Open 2024 at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick. PIC: Malcolm Mackenzie/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy bounces back from US Open heartbreak with fine Scottish Open start

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (left) and Scotland-born Robert MacIntyre sign autographs for fans during last year's Ryder Cup. (Photo by Andreas Solaro/AFP)

Robert MacIntyre reflects on 'incredible' Rory McIlroy shot in Scottish Open win

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during The Genesis Scottish Open Pro-Am at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick. (Photo by Malcolm Mackenzie/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy bid to turn US Open 'great day until it wasn’t' into positive

Royal County Down Golf Course

More high-class names added to Irish Open Pro-Am at Royal County Down

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy outlines Abu Dhabi ambition

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry (right) are set to represented Team Ireland at the Olympics this summer. Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry qualify to represent Ireland at Paris Olympics

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry (right) at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup. Photo: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Shane Lowry urges people to ‘be kind’ after Rory McIlroy’s ‘toughest day’

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Editorial: He might have choked again, but Rory is still a sporting great

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after finishing the 18th hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 16, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy set 'to take a few weeks away from the game'

Rory McIlroy reacts to missing a short putt at the 15th hole during the final round of the US Open golf tournament Sunday. Photo: (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Donald Trump appears to have a dig at Rory McIlroy over US Open setback

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after making par on the 14th hole during the final round of the 124th US Open at Pinehurst yesterday. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Wayne Riley confident 'tough cookie' Rory McIlroy will bounce back

Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open

Performance coach backs Rory McIlroy to overcome US Open disappointment

Rory McIlroy reacts after finishing the 18th hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort

Rory McIlroy's collapse will haunt him for the rest of the career: Faldo

Rory McIlroy waves after making a putt on the 10th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open

More major heartache for Rory McIlroy as he misses out on US Open

Martin Kaymer carded a closing 73 to finish 13 over par at this year's US Open

Martin Kaymer confident that Rory McIlroy will add to his major tally

Rory McIlroy in action at the US Open. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy 'ready for one more day of grinding' as he looks to end major wait

Rory McIlroy is hoping to end his decade-long wait for major glory on Sunday. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy remains in US Open contention after Saturday's one-under par

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin is looking forward to the weekend after making the cut at this year's US Open

Tom McKibbin 'excited' for the weekend after making cut at US Open

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 13th tee during the second round of the US Open at Pinehurst. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Mixed results in second round but Rory McIlroy still US Open contender

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (left) in conversation with Scottie Scheffler after wrapping up his first round of the US Open with a bogey-free card to share top spot alongside Patrick Cantlay at Pinehurst. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy 'controlled' over bogey-free card towards US Open share of the lead

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts on the fifth hole after chipping in for birdie during the first round of the 124th US Open at Pinehurst. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

WATCH: Co-leader Rory McIlroy's birdie boost to open US Open major bid