3 w. ago Rory McIlroy eyes weekend charge as Royal Portrush crowd buoy home favourite to improved second round

The Northern Irishman hopes to give the sympathetic supporters something to cheer about ahead of a key Saturday outing

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3 w. ago Tyrell Hatton reveals sinking Guinness is key to flying start at The Open as Englishman keeps a cool head

The English golfer has made an impressive start at Royal Portrush

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3 w. ago The Open tee times: Second round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

McIlroy, playing with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood, is one of the early starters in Friday’s second round and sits just three shots behind the leaders overnight, with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, well-placed at three under, set for a late start and finish on Friday alongside Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa

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3 w. ago Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

McIlroy reached the turn in two under par.

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4 w. ago The Open golfer's first shot fails to reach fairway and set tone for dismal opening round

K.J. Choi was one of the early starters at The Open Championship on Thursday, and the South Korean's day got off to a dreadful start at Royal Portrush - and didn't get much better afterwards

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last month The Open tee times: First round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

Alongside Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, contenders for the Claret Jug come in the shape of defending champion Xander Schauffele and home favourite Shane Lowry after his famous victory here in 2019

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last month The Open winner pulls out of Royal Portrush days before start with replacement named

Two-time winner Ernie Els has been forced to withdraw from The Open at Royal Portrush as the South African gives way to South Korean star Si-woo Kim in the 156-man field in Northern Ireland

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