RORY McIlroy has bid an emotional farewell to Royal Portrush after competing at what was a home Open championship for him. He put forth a commendable effort too as he finished in tied-seventh

McIlroy could not reproduce his Saturday magic to catch Scottie Scheffler, but he still achieved a level of redemption at his home Open

Rory McIlroy is resetting his focus and his schedule in order to be on top form for Europe's defence of the Ryder Cup. Finishing a distant seventh to Open champion and world number one Scottie Scheffler was not how the Northern Irishman wanted to end his major season, especially on home soil at Royal Portrush.

Rory McIlroy has had time to reflect on his catastrophic meltdown in the final round of this year's U.S. Open.And after some initial soul-searching, he's ready to get back out on the course again ...

Erica Stoll was born in New York in 1987. The pair first met in the 2012 Ryder Cup when a sleepy McIlroy got his tee times mixed up and was late for his tee time. Stoll, a PGA Tour of America employee, was on hand to help McIlroy get up and to the golf course.

Rory McIlroy is feeling good about his game again as he looks to shake off a lull in form ahead of the Ryder Cup; McIlroy tied for seventh at The 153rd Open, which was won by World No 1 Scottie Scheffler,

Rory McIlroy hit two golf balls at once during the 153rd Open Championship, where Scottie Scheffler ultimately reigned victorious

Rory McIlroy sits at six-under, while recent Scottish Open winner Chris Gotterup has moved into contention at seven-under. The weather conditions are reasonably kind still, and the pros are really trying to rip up Royal Portrush now. All players have either completed their third round or are now out on the course.