Rory McIlroy's hopes of ending a 12-year wait to win his home major are hanging by a thread after a two- over par 72. Suber, ranked 115th in the world, had a first ever round at the British Open to remember.

The Open: Jackson Suber leads as Rory McIlroy hangs on barely to make weekend cut

Not having a great tournament, Rory McIlroy used the f-word after being heckled by a fan who shouted ‘USA’ at him for a couple of poor shots on par-5 16th hole in final round.

PGA Championship | Rory McIlroy says 'shut the f*** up' to fan after being heckled - WATCH

McNealy, a back-nine starter whose best major finish was 18th at last month's Masters, holed out a 54-foot bunker shot for eagle at the par-five 16th, then made birdie putts from 12 and 18 feet on the first two holes

PGA Championship | Americans McNealy and Smalley share lead after second round

Rory McIlroy is feeling fine after blister discomfort during the practice round of PGA Championship which starts May 14. McIlroy is looking for his second consecutive major after winning Augusta Masters last month.

PGA Championship | 'Separated the little toe': Rory McIlroy looking good for second successive major after blister discomfort

McIlroy, who had a practice round at Aronimink two weeks ago, told Golf Channel he had soaked his right foot on Monday night and removed the right pinky nail to better treat the blister.

PGA Championship: McIlroy cuts practice short after three rounds because of foot blister

The Saudi Public Investment Fund, however, has announced it will stop funding LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, the rebel tour now seeking new investors to continue beyond a scheduled August finish.

Rory McIlroy wants PGA Tour to open door for LIV players amid financial woes

McIlroy won a hefty prize money $4.5 million - the joint-highest in PGA Tour along with the Players. The total purse for the Masters 2026 was $22.5 million, also the highest in the tournament history. McIlroy now has $13 million in 18 career Masters appearance - the most by any player.

Masters Prize Money - How much Rory McIlroy won for his second consecutive title win at Augusta National

McIlroy joined Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back winners in Masters history, firing a final round one-under-par 71 to finish on 12-under-par 276 and defeat top-ranked Scottie Scheffler by one stroke.

Augusta Masters: Rory McIlroy joins Woods, Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as back-to-back winners

Playing on the eight hole in the front-nine, Schauffele hit the ball right into a patron's shopping bag, which eventually was a lucky break for him as he made par on the hole before finishing 2-under 70 for the day.

Augusta Masters Shot of the Day | WATCH - Xander Schauffele lands ball in shopping bag on eighth hole

The five-time major champion from Northern Ireland pitched to three feet and tapped in for birdie at the par-five second hole but left a nine-foot par putt hanging on the edge to bogey the third.

Augusta Masters: Defending champ Rory McIlroy shares lead with Sam Burns after Round 1

No Par-Three Contest winner has ever captured the green jacket in the same year. The 31-year-old from Wolverhampton grabbed the solo lead on five-under with his birdie at the eighth hole.

Augusta Masters: Englishman Aaron Rai puts green jacket under curse as Par-Three contest winner

McIlroy suffered an injury scare last month when back pain prompted his withdrawal at Bay Hill. But he competed the following week and has rested since.

Augusta Masters: Defending champ Rory McIlroy aims to join elite company with back-to-back green jackets

The menu also includes his favorite tuna recepie, a dish made by his mother Rosie, and the wine he drank after winning last year. The major begins on April 9, but before that comes Champions' Dinner and McIlroy is decided to put deer in the menu. 

Augusta Masters | Defending champ Rory McIlroy includes 'deer' in Champions Dinner menu

The crowds at the Delhi Golf Club, who were following Rory McIlroy all day long, went delirious with joy as McIlroy was greeted by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. He finished with four birdies in the last six holes and was Tied-17th at 6-under and six shots behind the leader Tommy Fleetwood.

DP World India Championship: Shubhankar Sharma top Indian as Tommy Fleetwood takes lead

Test cricket definitely needs more global icons to support it, given its flailing popularity with the rise of fast-paced T20 cricket. The upcoming Ashes promises to be an entertaining one with England having the best shot, according to pundits, to win it this time that too away from home.

Test cricket just got a global icon as a fan - Rory McIlroy looking forward to Ashes

Among the big marquee names, Tommy Fleetwood, Brian Harman, Ben Griffin and Luke Donald, with 68 each were T-7, Rory McIlroy (69) was T-17 and Viktor Hovland (71) was T-44.

DP World India Championship: Shane Lowry fires bogey-free 64 for top spot after first round

Novak Djokovic was subjected to a raucous crowd during US Open quarter-final against home boy Taylor Fritz but responded with kisses to them. McIlroy, who will visit the USA later this month with European Ryder Cup team, wants players to learn from Djokovic.

Djokovic becoming guide to golfers on 'crowd handling' and Rory McIlroy wants European Ryder Cup team to learn

The Open also saw a rare hole-in-one from John Parry at 13th hole in Round 3 and local boy Rory McIlroy hit one of the best birdie putts in the tournament to feature in best shots of the Open Championship 2025.

From McIlroy's birdie putt to Parry's hole-in-one: Best shots of Open Championship 2025 - WATCH

From Tiger Woods to Jack Nicklaus, here's a look at the top five richest golfers of all time. This list also includes Greg Norman, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson.

Who is the richest golfer of all time? Check top 5 names

Rory McIlroy will be heralded by an expected crowd of 200,000 across the four days after ending his 11-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam at the Masters in April.

British Open Preview: Rory McIlroy returns to Portrush as Xander Schauffele defends crown

Sports: Rory Mcllroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as the only players to win all the four majors

What all you get after you win The Masters? Deets inside

McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as the only players to win all four majors. World, Sports, Golf

Golf: Rory McIlroy completes career Grand Slam with tearful Masters win

World, Sports: The four-time major winner from Northern Ireland led reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau by two as the final round teed off at Augusta National

The Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy aims for win and career slam but DeChambeau threatens

Sports, Golf: Mcllory completed the three-hole shoot-out in one over par, while Spaun's challenge wilted after a disastrous triple-bogey on the second playoff hole.

Golf: Rory McIlroy wins second Players Championship title in playoff

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The Open: Jackson Suber leads as Rory McIlroy hangs on barely to make weekend cut

PGA Championship | McIlroy loses cool and says 'shut the f*** up' to fan - WATCH

PGA Championship | Americans McNealy and Smalley share lead after second round

PGA Championship | McIlroy all good for 2nd successive major after toe blister

PGA Championship: McIlroy cuts practice short because of foot blister

Rory McIlroy wants PGA Tour to open door for LIV players amid financial woes

Masters Prize Money - How much Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive title

Masters: McIlroy joins Woods, Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as back-to-back winners

Masters Shot of the Day | WATCH - Xander Schauffele lands ball in shopping bag

Masters: Defending champ Rory McIlroy shares lead with Sam Burns after Round 1

Masters: Englishman Rai puts green jacket under curse as Par-3 contest winner

Masters: Rory McIlroy aims to join elite company with consecutive green jackets

The Masters | Defending champ McIlroy includes 'deer' in Champions Dinner menu

DP World India Championship: Shubhankar Sharma top Indian as Tommy Fleetwood takes lead

Test cricket just got a global icon as a fan - McIlroy looking forward to Ashes

DP World India Championship: Lowry fires bogey-free 64 for top spot

McIlroy wants European Ryder Cup team to learn crowd handling from Djokovic

From McIlroy's birdie putt to Parry's hole-in-one: Best shots of Open 2025

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Golf: Rory McIlroy completes career Grand Slam with tearful Masters win

The Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy aims for win and career slam but DeChambeau threatens

Golf: Rory McIlroy wins second Players Championship title in playoff