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Rory McIlroy feels he still has chance of winning 151st Open despite Friday’s 70

Rory McIlroy feels he still has chance of winning 151st Open despite Friday’s 70

The world number two did not build significantly on his level-par opening round.

Tyrrell Hatton

Tyrrell Hatton’s Open chances dashed by quadruple bogey on final hole

Hatton’s exploits down the last proved costly as he found himself 12 shots behind clubhouse leader Brian Harman.

Brian Harman

Brian Harman sets formidable Open target with flawless second round

The American sits on 10-under-par at the halfway stage at Royal Liverpool.

A Just Stop Oil protester is arrested by police

Four arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt second day of the Open

American Billy Horschel intervened to help remove one protester who invaded the 17th to throw powdered orange paint on the green

A Just Stop Oil protester is taken away by police

Open Championship targeted by Just Stop Oil protesters

Three protesters were led away by police officers after setting off a flare and throwing orange powder paint.

Brian Harman

Brian Harman sets Open pace as Rory McIlroy and Max Homa start well

Harman racked up four successive birdies to charge into the second-round lead.

Brian Harman

Open officials alter bunkers after complaints as Brian Harman surges into lead

The R&A instructed greenkeeping staff to build up the edges of the bunkers.

Spain’s Adrian Otaegui tees off on day two of The Open at Royal Liverpool

Early starters battle overcast conditions as Tommy Fleetwood shares Open lead

Spain’s Adrian Otaegui was the first contender back out on the course on Friday.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy out to climb Open leaderboard after first-round fightback

McIlroy lay five shots off the lead after day one.

Rory McIlroy tries to escape a bunker

Rory McIlroy has a spring in his step after fighting finish to first round

The Northern Irishman was positive despite a frustrating start to his latest quest to reclaim the Claret Jug.

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood hails ‘amazing’ support after strong start to Open at Hoylake

Southport’s Fleetwood moved to the top of the leaderboard in an emotional week for the 32-year-old.

Justin Thomas

More major misery for Justin Thomas after first round to forget at 151st Open

Thomas was in a tie for 154th after the opening round.

Jon Rahm checks on the health of a fan he hit with his ball

Errant Jon Rahm shot strikes spectator and costs him bogey at 12th hole

The Masters champion sprayed his tee shot at the 12th into the gallery where it struck a man.

Open Championship 2023 R1 - Tommy Fleetwood tied for the lead

Tommy Fleetwood driven on by home support as he takes share of Open lead

Fleetwood led the way alongside South African amateur Christo Lamprecht and Emiliano Grillo on five under par.

Wyndham Clark

Wyndham Clark sees funny side as iPad intervenes to hamper Open progress

Clark’s wayward tee shot on the 14th hole at Royal Liverpool left him in a spot of bother.

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood having time of his life as he shares early lead at Open

South African amateur Christo Lamprecht was alongside Fleetwood at five under.

Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht

Amateur Christo Lamprecht sets the early pace at the Open

The 22-year-old posted an impressive five-under 66 on the first day in Hoylake.

South Africa’s Christo Lamprecht

Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht makes bright start on his Open debut

The 6ft 8in South African reeled off three birdies in four holes from the third at Royal Liverpool to turn in a three-under 32.

Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan enjoyed a dream start to the 151st Open on his home course

Matthew Jordan uses home advantage to good effect with fast start at 151st Open

Jordan delighted a huge local following by moving into the lead at two under early in his round.

Matthew Jordan tees off

Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan gets 151st Open under way at Hoylake

Jordan was given the honour of hitting the first shot at 6.35am and was welcomed onto the first tee by an appreciative crowd.