Viewed from the fairway, Rory McIlroy's eagle on the 12th hole Saturday was captivating theater. It seemed too slow for the longest time as it trickled to the ridge just a few feet from the hole, but it hit the downslope at the perfect speed.

Rory McIlroy stayed true to his word. On the eve of the 153rd Open Championship, he said that he is now a complete enough player that he can play poorly and still compile a first round that affords him a chance.

Scottie Scheffler cruised to victory at the Open Championship, winning his second major of 2025. Here are the highlights from the final round.

Six years after his emotional missed cut at Royal Portrush, McIlroy stuck around for four days of heavy praise from the hometown crowd, which showered McIlroy all the way through his 10-under performance and T-7 finish.

Rory McIlroy reflects on his strong performance at The Open 2025 in Portrush, finishing tied for seventh and enjoying a warm reception.

Rory McIlroy came close to finishing among the leaders in the first round of the Open, but the back nine proved it can be a tough challenge for anyone.

His performance this week at Portrush was proof again that Scheffler — and Scheffler alone — is the class of his generation.

Rory McIlroy's performance has been inconsistent since his Masters win. Commentators and analysts have expressed concern about McIlroy's lack of motivation and focus.