McIlroy On Home Turf As Scheffler Seeks Satisfaction At British Open

Source: International Business Times

Rory McIlroy returns to Northern Ireland looking to win a second British Open AFP Rory McIlroy will be roared on in his homeland as the 153rd British Open gets underway at Royal Portrush on Thursday as world number one Scottie Scheffler seeks his first Claret Jug. McIlroy returns to Northern Ireland as the Masters champion but determined to make amends for his disastrous start at Portrush six years ago when a quadruple bogey at the opening hole on his way to a first-round 79 saw him miss the cut. The world number two is the star attraction for the close to 280,000 spectators set to attend the four days of play at the final major of the year.