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 is resetting his focus and his schedule in order to be on top form for Europe's defence of the Ryder Cup. Finishing a distant seventh to Open champion and world number one Scottie Scheffler was not how the Northern Irishman wanted to end his major season, especially on home soil at Royal Portrush.

Reporters were curious whether Scottie had thought about the career Grand Slam after his latest victory, but it seems the American golfer isn't too preoccupied with that.

Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy played out their final round of The Open together as the Englishman had his say on the behaviour of his former Ryder Cup team-mate

Erica Stoll was born in New York in 1987. The pair first met in the 2012 Ryder Cup when a sleepy McIlroy got his tee times mixed up and was late for his tee time. Stoll, a PGA Tour of America employee, was on hand to help McIlroy get up and to the golf course.

McIlroy’s brilliance was broken up with a bizarre incident in a captivating round at Royal Portrush, with Scottie Scheffler surging clear by four shots (-14) in pursuit of the Claret Jug

Rory McIlroy is feeling good about his game again as he looks to shake off a lull in form ahead of the Ryder Cup; McIlroy tied for seventh at The 153rd Open, which was won by World No 1 Scottie Scheffler,

Rory McIlroy sits at six-under, while recent Scottish Open winner Chris Gotterup has moved into contention at seven-under. The weather conditions are reasonably kind still, and the pros are really trying to rip up Royal Portrush now. All players have either completed their third round or are now out on the course.