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While Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph earned him a long-awaited career grand slam, a home Open Championship win at Royal Portrush could be even more emotion for the North Irishman.

Shocked by the strength of the reception that greeted the returning hero at the start of the 2019 Open, McIlroy famously fired out of bounds off the tee, took eight shots to get the ball in the hole and went on to card a 79.

"It's nice to be able to accept adulation, even though I struggle with it at times," Rory McIlroy said of his return to Royal Portrush for the British Open.

Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam - The 36-year-old added a Masters green jacket to his collection in April to become the sixth player to win all four major championships.

Wednesday marked the final practice session ahead of The Open getting underway at Royal Portrush with Rory McIlroy amongst the star names applying the finishing touches to their game prior to Thursday’s opening round.

Golf's oldest championship returns to Royal Portrush. It's the third time the British Open has gone to the Northern Ireland links. Shane Lowry won in 2019.

The Open Championship—the fourth and final major of the year—is set to tee off Thursday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. While excitement builds for golf’s biggest names to take the course, it was world No.