Here's what to know about McIlroy's roots, from his hometown and upbringing, to his young golf career before he emerged as one of the best players in the world. McIlroy was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland in 1989. His father was also from Holywood, while his mother was from Lurgan, County Armagh.

Rory McIlroy opened up on his disastrous start to the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, admitting he "tries to forget" about his first round at the event as Graeme McDowell places his bets on

Lee Trevino had a joke for Rory McIlroy after hearing about McIlroy's failed driver test. Trevino told it ahead of the Open Championship.

Current Masters champion Rory McIlroy was left to rue the controversial rule at Royal Portrush's first hole that also caught out the Northern Irishman six years ago at The Open

Wyndham Clark has received a ban that could see him miss out on competing at the U.S. Open after damaging several lockers at Oakmont Country Club last month

Just 12 hours after finishing runner-up at the Scottish Open to relative PGA Tour newcomer Chris Gotterup, Rory McIlroy took to the first tee at Royal Portrush for his first practice round ahead of the Open Championship. The tournament takes place in his native Northern Ireland at a course where 16-year-old McIlroy set the course record.

Wyndham Clark has been suspended indefinitely from Oakmont Country Club following his locker-room outburst at the U.S. Open, with the move having wide-reaching consequences

Rory McIlroy generously gave up his time to sign flags for children watching Tuesday's practice rounds at The Open Championship, but he had some firm words for some autographs hunters