Irish Open special for McIlroy

RORY McILROY last night revealed his ambition to win the Irish Open.

This year’s championship returns to Killarney Golf & Fishing Club in July (28th-31st) and McIlroy is keen to follow in the footsteps of Pádraig Harrington and Shane Lowry by claiming the national title.

The US Open champion, whoyesterday returned to Holywood Golf Club, said: “The Irish Open is very high on the list of tournaments that I would like to win in my career. I think every golfer has a special place in his or her heart for their national Open and I am no different.