Is Scottie Scheffler still the clear No. 1 entering The Open? Is Rory McIlroy ready to win in Northern Ireland?

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The moment that surprised Rory McIlroy the most when he played the 2019 Britidh Open at Royal Portrush—the first Open held in his home country of Northern Ireland since 1951—was the ovation on the first tee.

The GOLF.com staff looks at picks to win and sleepers for the Open Championship at Royal Portrush after Xander Schauffele’s win last year.

THE simmering feud between golf rivals Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau is about to be turned up at this week’s Open. The superstars from opposite sides of the Atlantic are set to collide on the

Rory McIlroy was there for the most consequential moment of Shane Lowry’s career, kneeling greenside when his best friend secured t

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).

Rory McIlroy Sends Clear Message on The Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.