The collapse of plans to host matches in football's Euro 2028 tournament in Belfast damaged Northern Ireland's reputation in the world of sport. The spectacular pictures and smooth running of The Open at Royal Portrush have helped to regain some of the reputational ground which was lost.

How to watch every single shot from the biggest names in golf throughout Round 4 at the 2025 Open Championship

Scottie Scheffler was left laughing after his manager appeared to take a dig at Rory McIlroy following his victory at The Open Championship. Scheffler clinched his first Claret Jug in dominant fashion on Sunday.

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

There was a moment in the middle of the afternoon Saturday at Royal Portrush where it still felt like anything was possible at the 2025 Open Championship. All scenarios were still on the table. Hope ran rampant around the property as the third round trundled on and player after player made birdie after birdie.

Rory McIlroy had to settle for a share of seventh at The Open, although the Northern Ireland hero won't be forgetting the support he received at Royal Portrush in a hurry

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