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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

The 148th Open at Royal Portrush. Shane Lowry pictured with the Claret Jug after winning The Open. Photo: Matt Mackey / Press Eye

Countdown to The Open 2025 at Royal Portrush gets under way

Thousands of golf fans watched Irish golfer Shane Lowry play his way to glory and win the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in 2019

Golf: One-year countdown to US Open at Royal Portrush begins

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

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

Rory McIlroy with his wife Erica

Rory McIlroy 'resolves differences' with his wife ahead of US Open challenge

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy with his wife Erica last year at the Ryder Cup. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy ‘resolves differences’ with wife Erica and ends divorce proceedings

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the first tee of his final round at the Memorial Tournament yesterday around Muirfield. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy to begin US Open alongside Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green on the third day of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy four birdies on the bounce but still seven back for Valhalla finale

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at the 2024 PGA Championship around Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy equipment breakdown comparing 2014 and 2024 PGA Championship runs

Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the fifth hole during yesterday’s second round of the PGA Championship. (Photo by AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Rory McIlroy seven back from PGA Championship top spot before third round

Rory McIlroy shot an opening 66 on day one of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla in Louisville

Rory McIlroy 'rode his luck' in opening round of US PGA Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky

Rory McIlroy 'happy with his score' after solid opening round at Valhalla

Rory McIlroy returns to Valhalla where he won the 2014 PGA Championship in a bid to end major drought

OPINION: McIlroy in fine form to end over 3,500 day wait for major title

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Rory McIlroy delivered a heartfelt message to his mum Rosie after winning the Wells Fargo Championship on Sunday

Rory McIlroy dedicates Wells Fargo Championship win to his mum Rosie

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with the trophy after winning a record-extending fourth Wells Fargo Championship. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy thrills over final nine for fourth Wells Fargo title joy

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits out of a greenside bunker on the 17th hole during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Three-time Wells Fargo winner Rory McIlroy one off Xander Schauffele

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during his second round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Bogey-free Rory McIlroy reflects on 'decent day' to stay in Wells Fargo hunt

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy after making an eagle on the seventh hole during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

WATCH: Rory McIlroy sinks eagle putt from 50 feet at Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy celebrates after a putt on the third hole during second round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta

Hole-by-hole analysis as Rory McIlroy just makes weekend Masters cut

Rory McIlroy hits from the fairway on the first hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

Hole by Hole: How Rory McIlroy opened up with a 71 at the Masters

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the ninth hole during the third round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Florida on Saturday

Rory McIlroy retains outside chance at Players Championship after late charge

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks on from the 15th tee during the second round of The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C.Tilton/Getty Images)

Players bid frustration for Rory McIlroy over Sawgrass second round

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 16th tee during the first round of The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy dismisses drop debate as he shares Players lead

Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond walk to the seventh green during the third round of The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.

Rory McIlroy tied in 27th at Genesis Invitational ahead of final round

World number two Rory McIlroy shot a third-round 69 in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in California to lie joint 27th going into Sunday’s final round.

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Team Europe's Shane Lowry reacts during the Ryder Cup's Sunday singles. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Ryder Cup tops Royal Portrush moment for Shane Lowry

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy chips on the 16th, during the foursomes on during day one of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy

Clean sweep for Team Europe in Friday's foursomes at the Ryder Cup

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the 18th green during the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's 'game is where it needs to be' heading back to Europe

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy finished fourth in the Tour Championship at East Lake. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy signs off with back-to-back birdies as focus turns to Irish Open

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Wyndham Clark of the United States shake hands on the 18th green during the third round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club. PIC: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images

Viktor Hovland in line to claim FedEx title while Rory McIlroy sits eighth

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts on the 15th green during the first round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on Thursday.

Positive start to US Open for four-time major winner Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy reacts to his birdie on the 16th green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy left playing catch-up in Masters dream

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after making birdie on the 15th green on day four of the WCG-Dell Match Play at Austin Country Club in Texas.

Rory McIlroy in contention for World Match Play crown

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at the Travelers Championship. Pic by PA.

In-form Rory McIlroy not looking to prove a point amid LIV Golf threat

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during his first round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Pic by PA.

Rory McIlroy takes early lead at Travelers Championship with bogey-free 62

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy on the final day of the Ryder Cup. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy looking to kick on after emotional Ryder Cup

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy hits from a bunker on the second hole at the Ryder Cup. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy confident Europe ‘can come back’ and retain Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks along the second hole during the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy seven shots off leaders at Phoenix Open

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Rory McIlroy improves while Tyrrell Hatton slides in Las Vegas

Rory McIlroy poses for photos with his trophy and the tournament workers after winning at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy’s Shanghai success after play-off win over Xander Schauffele

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Francesco Molinari wins 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie