Golf analysts have found themselves split over whether a significant performance gap has emerged between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy after the American claimed The Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Rory McIlroy didn’t leave Portrush with the Claret Jug under his arm Sunday night, but he was a winner nonetheless at the 153rd British Open.

After Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll looked happier than ever at the 2025 Masters, their presence at the Open Championship didn't exactly scream rekindled romance.

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

Scottie Scheffler had a busy week less than 24 hours after winning his first Open Championship at Portrush, as he was in New York to attend the premiere of 'Happy Gilmore 2'

Rory McIlroy arrived in his home country with unfinished business. And even though he lost the Open by seven, left with something more important.

McIlroy's third round at Royal Portrush featured one of the most bizarre occurrences you'll ever see on a golf course

Rory McIlroy's legion of fans came in hope more than expectation to the final day of the British Open at Royal Portrush.