Royal Portrush, British Open
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McIlroy, Portrush and Claret Jug
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Rory McIlroy Inspired by Royal Portrush Crowd
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Scheffler closed in 3-under 68 Sunday at Royal Portrush to finish at 17 under, four shots clear of Harris English (66). Local favorite Rory McIlroy finished with a 69 to tie for seventh. Here’s a look at the final results and scores from those who made the cut in Portrush, Northern Ireland:
It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.
When the Royal Portrush Golf Club was founded, it was called simply “the Country Club.” Starting in 1892, the club was renamed “the Royal Country Club,” and in 1895, it became the “Royal Portrush Country Club.” The changing names have to do with the British royal family, and the history of royal golf clubs.
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Explore Royal Portrush Golf Club in depth–learn five facts about its historic origins, Dunluce Links, Open legacy, renovations, and more.
Only the Open Championship can make a small, seaside town in Northern Ireland feel like the centre of the sporting universe.
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Belfast Live on MSNThe Open return to Royal Portrush may come 'sooner than we think' believes Tourism NI chiefAs we finally catch our breath after a sensational week of golf at the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, the question on everyone's lips is...when can we do it all again? The return of one of the world of sport's most iconic championships to Northern Ireland in 2019 was huge given the 68-year wait to have the great and the good of golf battling it out for the Claret Jug back on these shores once more.
A large band parade that took place during The Open golf tournament on the north coast “positively contributed to a most memorable weekend”, a TUV councillor has said.
Shane Lowry says he would like the Open to return to Royal Portrush "next year" after an "incredible" week of support.