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Poults - It was matter of time

Ian Poulter was not surprised to see Rory McIlroy shake off his Masters misery and open his major account at Congressional.

Bjorn remains on standby

Former Open runner-up Thomas Bjorn faces an anxious wait to find out whether he will be return to Sandwich.

Rory ready for expectation

Rory McIlroy is confident he can handle the weight of expectation on his shoulders following his sensational US Open win.

Coach - More to come from Rory

Coach Michael Bannon believes Rory McIlroy's win at the US Open is just the start for his talented young protege.

Gallacher - Rory will dominate

Bernard Gallacher has backed Rory McIlroy to win multiple majors and establish himself as undisputed world number one.

Major glory for Rory

Rory McIlroy clinched his maiden major title as he completed an eight-shot victory in the US Open at Congressional.

McIlroy earnings to soar

Rory McIlroy could easily become the highest-earning UK sportsman of all time.

US media pay tribute to McIlroy

The American press have lauded Rory McIlroy after his emphatic US Open success at Congressional.

Clarke set for McIlroy party

Darren Clarke will skip this week's event in Munich to be in Northern Ireland for Rory McIlroy's homecoming party.

McIlroy family celebrates

Colin McIlroy was left to reflect on an "exciting and emotional" night after watching his nephew Rory claim his first major title at the US Open.

McIlroy headmaster revels in win

Rory McIlroy's former headmaster admits his dominant victory at the US Open came as "no surprise".

Locals hail McIlroy triumph

The home club of Rory McIlroy erupted with pride as the mercurial golfer sealed his US Open win.

McDowell hails awesome Rory

Graeme McDowell claims new US Open champion Rory McIlroy is the best player he has ever seen.

Slow start costs Westwood

Lee Westwood was left to rue a disappointing first round despite finishing in a tie for third at the US Open.

Experts & Blogs

Ewen Murray

Rors of approval

Ewen Murray pays tribute to the young man behind the 'best four rounds ever played at a major'.

View from America

The right stuff

Simon Veness looks at the players trying to distill the US media's obsession with Tiger Woods.

Features

Rors of approval

Rors of approval

Ewen Murray pays tribute to the young man behind the 'best four rounds ever played at a major'.

Record breaker

Record breaker

Matt Cooper looks at the statistics and motivations behind Rory McIlroy's US Open victory.