Rory McIlroy said he had never experienced anything like what happened to him on the 11th hole during the third round of the Open Championship.

McIlroy's third-round 66 included an electric eagle at 12 that sent the Royal Portrush crowd into a frenzy. But he still trails Scottie Scheffler by six shots.

Rory McIlroy joked he could play in any era of professional golf, and his approach to the game reinforces that notion.

Rory McIlroy’s third-round charge at the British Open has been derailed in bizarre fashion after he unwittingly performed a trick shot at the 11th hole. With one swish of his club, McIlroy not

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Rory McIlroy says he could’ve played in any era. That was his verdict after swinging a Persimmon driver like Hogan, Palmer and Nicklaus did.

An old buried golf ball from one of the members appeared from nowhere after McIlroy played his second shot into the par-4 11th at The Open.

One of the highlight of McIlroy’s playoff victory against J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship was his knock down 9-iron into the iconic island green par 3 17th that prompted Spaun to grab an 8-iron and launch it long into the water.

Rory McIlroy says he’s in a much better spot than six years ago at Portrush and knows full conviction is key this weekend.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, chips onto the seventh green during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. AP

Rory McIlroy was among several top golfers struggling with harsh conditions at Oakmont during the U.S. Open first round, shooting 4-over despite a strong start.

Rory McIlroy stared at his card behind the 18th green and smiled the smile of a golfer who knew he’d had a day to remember at the British Open.