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Rory McIlroy encouraged by near misses in bid to end major wait at 152nd Open

McIlroy is out to bounce back from his US Open disappointment.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

McIlroy’s mission, mind over matter

M. James Ward examines the ongoing saga of the world’s second ranked player. How an Open victory provides the needed impetus to bury the past…

Rory McIlroy smiles during a press conference for the 152nd Open

Rory McIlroy would rather have agonising close calls than no chance to win

McIlroy had held a two-shot lead at Pinehurst with five holes to play but bogeyed three of the last four to finish a shot behind…

Rory McIlroy on the 18th ahead of The Open at Royal Troon

Rory McIlroy will hope to put US Open result in past when he tees off at Royal Troon

McIlroy will tee off at 10.09am alongside Ryder Cup team-mate Tyrrell Hatton and American Max Homa.

Rory McIlroy (left) and Tiger Woods during practice for the Open 2022

Tiger Woods says Rory McIlroy will have ‘raw emotion’ from US Open for some time

McIlroy briefly held a two-shot lead with five holes to play at Pinehurst, but bogeyed three of the last four to miss out.

Rory McIlroy covers his mouth with his hand

Rory McIlroy experiences deja vu as putter misfires in Scottish Open

Defending champion McIlroy added a 66 to his opening 65 at the Renaissance Club.

Rory McIlroy watches an iron shot. He will bid to bounce back from his US Open heartbreak in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon

5 players to watch at the 152nd Open Championship

Brian Harman is the defending champion while Scottie Scheffler will look to continue a remarkable year.

Rory McIlroy watches his shot during the Scottish Open pro-am

Rory McIlroy’s quest to end decade-long wait for major win continues at the Open

The Northern Irishman’s last major win was at the 2014 US PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy juggles a ball on day one of the Scottish Open

Defending champion Rory McIlroy 3 shots behind leader Justin Thomas

McIlroy is three shots behind leader Justin Thomas, who returned a flawless 62.

World Number Three, Rory McIlroy will tee it up alongside a star-studded field at Wentworth.

Rory McIlroy dismisses idea he could be playing captain at 2027 Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley has been named USA captain for Bethpage next year where he also hopes to play.

Rory McIlroy smiles during the Genesis Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy makes fine Scottish Open start

McIlroy carded a five-under-par 65 at the Renaissance Club to lie a shot off the clubhouse lead shared by Max Kieffer and Li Haotong.

Rory McIlroy looks quizzical in a pre-tournament press conference

Rory McIlroy aiming to bounce-back once again following US Open heartbreak

The Northern Irishman begins the defence of his Genesis Scottish Open title on Thursday.

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Bryson DeChambeau holds his arms aloft in celebration after winning his second US Open title

Bryson just wins, Rory just doesn’t

In the end it all comes down to a single putt.

Rory McIlroy waves after making a putt on the first hole of his final round at the US Open

Rory McIlroy to take time out after ‘toughest’ day of his career

McIlroy stormed off the course without fulfilling media duties after blowing a two-shot lead and handing victory to Bryson DeChambeau at the US Open

Rory McIlroy looks dejected after the US Open

Rory McIlroy wasted no time leaving after US Open heartbreak

Sir Nick Faldo told Sky Sports that two short missed putts on the 16th and 18th would “haunt Rory for the rest of his life”.

Rory McIlroy takes off his cap

Performance coach believes Rory McIlroy can bounce back from US Open pain

The Northern Irishman missed two short putts in the closing stages of the US Open to see a first major title in 10 years agonisingly…

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Major McIlroy meltdown

M. James Ward outlines how Rory’s story just got more complicated and if the talented player can recover from the Pinehurst implosion.

Rory McIlroy waves after making a putt on the first hole of his final round at the US Open

Rory McIlroy in contention at US Open

The Northern Irishman turned for home one shot off the lead at Pinehurst.