McIlroy set for hero's return

Rory McIlroy is set to enjoy a hero’s return to Holywood, the Co Down town where his US Open dream began.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011 - 19:02

Rory McIlroy is set to enjoy a hero’s return to Holywood, the Co Down town where his US Open dream began.

The youngest US Open champion for 88 years is expected to be welcomed home with an open-top bus parade and thousands lining the route.

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