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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’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 sets formidable Open target with flawless second round
The American sits on 10-under-par at the halfway stage at Royal Liverpool.
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
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 sets Open pace as Rory McIlroy and Max Homa start well
Harman racked up four successive birdies to charge into the second-round lead.
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.
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 out to climb Open leaderboard after first-round fightback
McIlroy lay five shots off the lead after day one.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 having time of his life as he shares early lead at Open
South African amateur Christo Lamprecht was alongside Fleetwood at five under.
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.
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.
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.
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.