Speculation is rife that Rory McIlroy is back to Northern Ireland following his triumphant Masters win after his private jet was spotted touching down in Belfast. In the past, McIlroy has flown into Belfast City Airport, which is located just minutes from his family home in Holywood in his private jet, a Gulfstream G650 plane from 2022 and registered under the US flag. It was seen landing at the airport just after 11.30am on Friday morning. It comes just days after the celebrated golfer ended an 11-year wait to win the one major title that had eluded him when he beat Justin Rose in a play-off at The Masters. The Co Down man defeated Rose in a play-off at Augusta National on Sunday to win the 89th Masters and become the sixth man to win all four of golf’s majors. Ex-world champion says Dennis Taylor heroics 'more iconic' than Rory McIlroy feat Gary Lineker doesn't hold back with Rory McIlroy stance as he makes Darren Clarke comment McIlroy’s sent plane spotters into a frenzy over his potential homecoming earlier this week after his private jet touched down on this side of the Atlantic. It took off from Palm Beach International airport shortly after 8pm local time on Tuesday before it crossed the Atlantic and landed at Farnborough Airport in Surrey at 08:23 on Wednesday morning. Fans at home in Northern Ireland are eagerly awaiting news of his return to celebrate his momentous win. The Holywood native expressed his wish to return home after his victory. First Minister Michelle O’Neill has already said Northern Ireland should have a “huge party” to welcome the golfing champion home. McIlroy said it was a “dream come true” after he became the first European golfer to win the Masters, PGA Championship, US Open and Open Championship. The achievement cemented his position amongst the best golfers of all time. He said: "I want to say hello to my mum and dad,” he said at the green jacket ceremony. “They're back home in Northern Ireland.” Choking back tears, he added: “They did (make a lot of sacrifices for me), and I can't wait to see them next week. I just can't wait to celebrate this with them.” Follow our live blog below for updates.