When did the Northern Irishman last play Royal Portrush?"Friday the whatever of July 2019," he said, dismissively referring to his second round the last time the event was on the Antrim coast. An event that started with an appalling tee shot and ended with McIlroy missing the cut.

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Rory McIlroy is in the hunt for his fourth trophy of the season and what would surely be the perfect fillip going into the Open in his homeland next week.

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Royal Portrush Golf Club's rich history has been intertwined with the growth of the game in Ireland. From those early days when it was founded back in 1888 to its Royal Patronage some four years later through to the return of the Open in 2019 the links course has iconic status in the golfing world.

Six years after Shane Lowry's famous victory, the best players in the world will return to the County Antrim coast for the final major of the year next week at the Open Championship.

Ahead of the Scottish Open, McIlroy discussed the importance of major championship venues and how they can apply additional internal pressure and motivation for the best players -- and took a swipe at the PGA of America's new flagship course in the process.

Rory McIlroy talked up winning a major championship at some of the most iconic venues in the world, but he is seemingly not keen on one future PGA Championship course