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The Northern Irishman had two birdies and two bogeys in his front nine.

Marc Leishman is the only Australian, from a starting field of nine, to make the weekend at the British Open at Royal Portrush.

Scheffler produced a superb display to seize the lead over Fitzpatrick, while McIlroy has had a mixed day on Friday but finds himself well in contention after fighting back to move to -3 at Royal Portrush

The Northern Ireland course is hosting the Open for the third time in history.

Rahm was initially aggrieved as a fan whistled during his tee shot on the 11th hole before attributing the noise to ‘bad-timing’

Rory McIlroy said he feels “the support of an entire country” after posting a one under par 70 to begin his Open bid

The world No. 2 shot 1-under 70 Thursday at Royal Portrush, a far better start than the first time he played at the Northern Ireland course an hour from home.

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…

The first day of the Open was a grind, but many players did exactly what was needed. Others, not so much. We call 'em like we see 'em.