McIlroy: Claret jug needs a clean after nightclub party

Open champion Rory McIlroy was unable to show off his prized Claret Jug to the North’s political leaders today, admitting it needed a good clean after a big night out celebrating.

The three-time Major winner grinned as he apologised for turning up empty handed to Stormont Castle in Belfast on the latest leg of his whirlwind victory tour.