RORY'S READY TO FEED OFF PORTRUSH CROWD

RORY Mcllroy wants to feel the Portrush noise this time — as Shane Lowry reveals he suffered a melt-down on the eve of his 2019 Open triumph.

- Michael SCULLY

Mcllroy admits the decision to isolate himself from an emotional homecoming badly backfired when he missed the cut after the Major championship returned to Antrim for the first time in 68 years.

But the recent Grand Slam winner is adopting a new policy this week with the plan to fuel his bid for a second Claret Jug triumph with the love he will receive from the massive home support.