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Rory-mania was on full show when McIlroy played his final round of the British Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday.

Rory is getting millions to play in Australia. This is why it’s worth it

Rory McIlroy’s return to Australia is not coming cheap. But as one of just six men to win golf’s grand slam, he’s going to make a big impression.

  • Sam McClure

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Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with his son Bennett Scheffler and the Claret Jug on the 18th green after winning The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 20, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.

This golfer questioned whether winning was everything. Then he won a major – again

Local hope Rory McIlroy, who finished tied for seventh, did his best to try to run world No.1 Scottie Scheffler down after posting a final two-under round of 69, but the American was far too good for the rest of the field.

  • Sam McClure
Australian Heath McLeod is one of the golf referees adjudicating at the British Open at Royal Portrush.

‘Seconds of terror’: This Australian helps decide the fate of the world’s best golfers

Rules officials, such as Australian Heath McLeod, can find themselves at the centre of golf’s biggest controversies – as has just been the case at the British Open.

  • Sam McClure
Rory McIlroy experienced a career first on the 11th hole of the third round at Royal Portrush.

‘It was very strange’: McIlroy’s bizarre double-ball moment at the Open

Rory McIlroy has been a professional golfer for almost 20 years. In the third round of the Open championships, he experienced something he never had before.

  • Sam McClure
John Parry hits a hole-in-one at the British Open.

Magic on 13: This golfer has hit 10 career aces. This one was his best

The first hole-in-one of the British Open has landed — a moment of magic that sent the Royal Portrush crowd into raptures and added a spark to a cool, overcast day.

  • Sam McClure
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‘I’m not a cheat’: The moment that cost former British Open champion a two-shot penalty

Australian Marc Leishman is within striking distance at The Open as Shane Lowry refuses to be called a “cheat” after a contentious ruling on the 12th hole.

  • Sam McClure
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Cameron Smith on the 18th green during day one of the British Open.

Greg Norman was right, the World Golf Rankings mean nothing

Golf’s major tournaments will have their importance eroded if the Official World Golf Rankings don’t start including LIV golf events.

  • Darren Kane
Rory McIlroy in front of his adoring fans.

Don’t mess with Andy: Why Rory McIlroy’s ex-military bodyguard is shadowing him on the green grass of home

There are 156 golfers from all over the world vying for the British Open, and one clear favourite with the crowd; local hope Rory McIlroy.

  • Sam McClure
Cam Smith’s opening shot at the British Open on Thursday.

‘Almost missed it’: Cam Smith makes an ‘awful’ start to Open but recovers as Royal Portrush weather turns crazy

None of the nine-strong Australian contingent, including Cameron Smith and Jason Day, managed to shoot under the card on a day of destruction in Northern Ireland.

  • Sam McClure
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Ryan Peake of Australia tees off on the first hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

‘I was like Father Christmas’: Gifts given and received as Peake makes major debut alongside Mickelson

A five-hour walk with the six-time major winner, who gifted him a golf ball and signed his glove for him, was an experience the Australian says he will never forget.

  • Sam McClure