Judging by the reactions here I think he was pretty ... Thousands of fans followed Rory McIlroy through his final two rounds from first hole to last. It was an emotional farewell to Royal Portrush ...

Rory McIlroy reacts after holing out on the 17th green on day three of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 19, 2025.

The reactions to the video were about what you'd expect. Some even wondered if this could count as a penalty against McIlroy, although it doesn't appear that's the case.

McIlroy finished off a second-round 65 that day but missed the cut by a single shot. Post-round he broke down in an emotional post-round interview, admitting he’d been overwhelmed by the support ...

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