There was a moment in the middle of the afternoon Saturday at Royal Portrush where it still felt like anything was possible at the 2025 Open Championship. All scenarios were still on the table. Hope ran rampant around the property as the third round trundled on and player after player made birdie after birdie.

Rory McIlroy calls for The Open to return to Royal Portrush after Scottie Scheffler’s stunning victory. He praises the venue and crowd.

Rory McIlroy arrived in his home country with unfinished business. And even though he lost the Open by seven, left with something more important.

How to watch every single shot from the biggest names in golf throughout Round 4 at the 2025 Open Championship

Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for seventh place at The Open, where Scottie Scheffler eased to a four-shot victory over Harris English at Royal Portrush

Reality says Rory McIlroy isn’t going to hoist the Claret Jug on the 18th hole on Sunday evening here to deafening roars from the home fans.

Rory McIlroy's legion of fans came in hope more than expectation to the final day of the British Open at Royal Portrush.