Northern Ireland amateur Rory McIlroy watches his putt on the 18th as he carded a 68 in the first round at Carnoustie

Miguel Angel Jimenez looks on as Rory McIlroy shakes hands with Fanny Sunneson, the caddie of Henrik Stenson, after the first round

Rory McIlroy plays out of a bunker on the second hole during day two of the Open Championship at Carnoustie

Rory McIlroy had a frustrating day on Friday as he followed his opening round of 68 with a 76

After finding water on the ninth on Friday, Rory McIlroy had to drop out and settle for a double bogey six

Rory McIlroy, already assured of the silver medal for leading amateur, had a solid 73 in Saturday's third round

Eighteen-year-old Rory McIlroy, in third-day action, won many admirers in his first appearance at a Major

Rory McIlroy enjoys a laugh with playnig partner Scott Verplank during Sunday's final round at Carnoustie

The umbrellas are up as Rory McIlroy plays out of the sand during his final round of 72

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt as he finishes with a 72 to finish the Open on five over par

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the applause as he comes to the end of hs final round at Carnoustie

Rory McIlroy throw his ball to the crowd after finishing his Open debut with a birdie at the 18th