McIlroy embraces backing on Northern Ireland return Masters champion warns field he has regained focus McIlroy embraces backing on Northern Ireland return Masters champion warns field he has regained focus The BBC has secured a last-minute deal to show an early evening highlights programme from The Open Championship in Portrush this week. The Guardian has learned that the R&A has agreed a new three-year deal with the BBC for highlights for the Open, which also covers the women’s Championship,