Rory McIlroy is competing at The Open Championship but Justin Rose has addressed the star's actions as a team-mate ahead of the Ryder Cup later this year

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both let emotions get the better of them at Royal Portrush during the second round of The Open Championship, with microphones picking up their swearing

It was a return six years in the making, and it was a return that perfectly encapsulated Rory McIlroy. Making the trek back to Royal Portrush for The Open Championship -- now as a career grand slam winner -- the Northern Irishman experienced a topsy-turvy day as the hard stuff came easy and the easy stuff came hard.

Open Championship is underway as Rory McIlroy attempts to win his home major at Royal Portrush.The Open is the oldest golf competition in the world and the winner will collect the famous Claret Jug, first awarded in 1872.

Rory McIlroy carded a 2-under 69 in the second round of The Open to give him back-to-back under-par rounds and, most importantly, a tee time on the weekend.

Rory McIlroy's genius on the golf course was summed up by how frustrated he previously left rival Jason Day as they both vie for victory at The Open Championship this week

The Open 2025 hots up entering the weekend with Rory McIlroy hoping to use a feverish home crowd to contend for the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush. The Masters champion is in contention this time after missing the cut at the same Northern Irish venue six years ago,