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Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland

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Where is Rory McIlroy from? Hometown, college, more to know about Northern Ireland roots

Here's what to know about McIlroy's roots, from his hometown and upbringing, to his young golf career before he emerged as one of the best players in the world. McIlroy was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland in 1989. His father was also from Holywood, while his mother was from Lurgan, County Armagh.

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Rory McIlroy returns home to Northern Ireland for the British Open — ready to embrace the love

By the time Rory McIlroy finished his first practice round for the British Open at Royal Portrush, a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine was waiting to see him finish.

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Rory McIlroy embracing return to Northern Ireland for the Open

As a 16-year-old at the 2005 North of Ireland Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy shot a course record 61. That was the old course, before redesign. It's a course he recognizes only parts of now.

Rory McIlroy, Royal Portrush

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Rory McIlroy returns to Royal Portrush for first time since 2019, better prepared for what lies ahead

McIlroy said Monday that he was overwhelmed by the reception he received six years ago in his home of Northern Ireland. Now a Grand Slam winner, he's ready for this week's championship.

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Rory McIlroy record at Royal Portrush: Revisiting iconic mark set by legend at 16 years old

In 2005, when he was 16 years old and playing in the North of Ireland Championship, Rory McIlroy set the course record at Royal Portrush by shooting a bogey-free 61 in the second round of the qualifiers. McIlroy shot a 71 at the Valley course in the first round before setting the record at the Dunluce course, the more famous and tougher of the two.

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Reliving Rory McIlroy’s emotional collapse in the last Open at Royal Portrush

The year was 2019. After a 68-year gap, the R&A took the Open back to Royal Portrush. The influence of major winners from Northern Ireland such as Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell was viewed as crucial in the decision.

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Last time Rory McIlroy played at Royal Portrush: Revisiting 2019 showing in home country that left golfer in tears

Yes. McIlroy debuted at the 2007 British Open as a low amateur. Since then, he has managed one win at the final golf major of ...

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The Open round one - Northern Ireland's McKibbin shares early lead

Follow live text updates and radio commentary of the 153rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

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2025 British Open odds: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm top favorites at Royal Portrush

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the ...

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The Open odds boost: Get 3/1 on Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood both to shoot under par on Thursday with Sky Bet

The final major of the golfing year takes place this week as the Open Championship takes place at Royal Portrush in Northern ...

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Schupak: I took the 'Rory McIlroy Tour' and played his childhood course. Here's what I learned

Rory McIlroy grew up in Holywood, Northern Ireland, and learned to play golf at Holywood Golf Club. I visited and took the ...

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Rory McIlroy's mural in Belfast has turned into an eyesore and he deserves better

A two-story mural depicting a precocious Rory McIlroy in 2012 has seen such better days that you can barely tell it is the ...

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Rory McIlroy’s tearful Masters triumph was sport at its most moving. This week could be even more emotional

While Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph earned him a long-awaited career grand slam, a home Open Championship win at Royal ...

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