Rory McIlroy and Brian Harman in front after opening round of BMW Championship
The pair lead by one from a six-strong chasing pack which includes England’s Matt Fitzpatrick.
Rory McIlroy turns attention to Ryder Cup as wait for fifth major continues
The Northern Irishman was unable to reproduce his best form at Royal Liverpool as he finished seven shots behind American Brian Harman.
McIlroy’s Mission
Trailing by nine, the four-time major winner needs a serious climb with 36 holes to go. M. James Ward examines the battle that lies ahead…
Rory McIlroy feels he still has chance of winning 151st Open despite Friday’s 70
The world number two did not build significantly on his level-par opening round.
Brian Harman sets Open pace as Rory McIlroy and Max Homa start well
Harman racked up four successive birdies to charge into the second-round lead.
Rory McIlroy out to climb Open leaderboard after first-round fightback
McIlroy lay five shots off the lead after day one.
Rory McIlroy has a spring in his step after fighting finish to first round
The Northern Irishman was positive despite a frustrating start to his latest quest to reclaim the Claret Jug.
Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait
R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers is hoping for a dramatic climax to the tournament on Sunday.
Ten to watch at Royal Liverpool
The 151st Open Championship commences Thursday. M. James Ward outlines the key players who expect to contend this week with only one golfer going home…
Confident Rory McIlroy ‘could not ask for better preparation’ ahead of the Open
McIlroy travelled to Hoylake on Sunday afternoon after winning the Scottish Open in brilliant fashion.
Sir Nick Faldo urges Rory McIlroy to act like he ‘owns the ring’ at 151st Open
McIlroy travelled to Hoylake on Sunday afternoon following a brilliant victory in the Genesis Scottish Open.
Rory McIlroy hopes stunning Scottish Open win sets him up for Hoylake success
It was McIlroy’s first win on Scottish soil.
Rory McIlroy edges out Robert MacIntyre to clinch dramatic Scottish Open victory
A birdie-birdie finish completed a brilliant fightback by the Northern Irishman.
Scottish Open leader Rory McIlroy admits first win in Scotland is long overdue
A third round of 67 ensured halfway leader McIlroy remained the man to catch at The Renaissance Club on 13 under par.
Rory McIlroy to embrace the conditions after claiming Scottish Open halfway lead
McIlroy added a second round of 66 to his opening 64 at the Renaissance Club to reach 10 under par.
5 contenders as Cameron Smith seeks first successful Open defence since 2008
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among those players looking to lift the Claret Jug.
From Massy to McIlroy, the Open’s most memorable moments at Royal Liverpool
Bobby Jones, Peter Thomson and Tiger Woods are also among the golfing greats to win at Hoylake.
Rory McIlroy returns to Hoylake looking to end nine-year major drought at Open
The 34-year-old’s last major title was the 2014 US PGA Championship.
Really good start – Rory McIlroy eyeing Scottish Open glory before Hoylake test
Byeong Hun An holds lead after equalling course record
Rory McIlroy ‘playing really good golf’ after impressive start in Scotland
McIlroy recorded an eagle and six birdies in an opening six-under-par 64 at The Renaissance Club.