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

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

Rory McIlroy’s jokes about “more grey than I already am” for the Open’s return to Royal Portrush before his retirement could also apply to the impact of trying to close down Sunday champion Scottie Scheffler.

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.

Rory McIlroy calls for The Open to return to Royal Portrush after Scottie Scheffler’s stunning victory. He praises the venue and crowd.

Scottie Scheffler clinched the Open Championship at Royal Portrush to go a step closer to winning the career Grand Slam, with his manager making a cheeky joke afterwards

Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for seventh place at The Open, where Scottie Scheffler eased to a four-shot victory over Harris English at Royal Portrush

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.