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Rory McIlroy confident of a weekend charge in The Open at Royal Portrush

A second-round 69 left the home favourite three under and within five of clubhouse leader and former champion Brian Harman.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

I’m not going to change – Tyrrell Hatton comfortable with his angry reputation

There was little evidence of his expletive-laden behaviour as he carded a 69 to move three off the lead at five under in The Open at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster Open continues into second round at Royal Portrush

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

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

The Open 2025 live: Latest leaderboard and scores as Scottie Scheffler takes charge and Rory McIlroy in contention

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 Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Rory McIlroy feels he has ‘the support of an entire country’ after bright start to Open

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

Pleasing an Adoring Home Crowd, Rory McIlroy Starts Under Par at British Open

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2025

The Open 2025: Tee times and second round schedule at 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…

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

2025 British Open Day 1 Winners and Losers: Scheffler and McIlroy Shine While DeChambeau Stumbles

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2025

The Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler Comfortably Leads By Four Strokes Going Into Final Round At Royal Portrush

Scottie Scheffler carded a four-under-par third round of 67 to lead The Open Championship by four strokes from Haotong Li going into the final day in Northern Ireland

Golf Monthly · Jul 17, 2025

Slow going as first round of The Open tests the patience at Royal Portrush

Slow going as first round of The Open tests the patience at Royal Portrush

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025