Hero set for welcome to remember as Holywood’s A-lister returns

US OPEN champion Rory McIlroy jetted back to Belfast last night before an emotional homecoming to the small golf club in Co Down which nurtured his phenomenal talent.

The 22-year-old will visit Holywood Golf Club today on a day of numerous engagements.

After landing at Heathrow yesterday morning, McIlroy, who set a host of records en route to victory at the Congressional course on Sunday, spent the day filming with TV presenters Ant and Dec for a forthcoming show.