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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

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

Keegan Bradley Surges at the British Open, Keeping Ryder Cup Dual Role in Picture

The U.S. Ryder Cup captain shot 67 to secure a late tee time for Saturday at Royal Portrush, inching him closer to possible double-duty in September at Bethpage.

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14 Changes I'd Make To Improve Open Championship TV Coverage

The Open Championship TV coverage is generally excellent, but there are certain things I’d tweak to make it even better at Royal Portrush and beyond…

Golf Monthly

Drop Zones At The Open: Are They Fair?

These small designated areas at Royal Portrush vary greatly in terms of their severity, but do any of the drop zones offer a fair result for a wayward shot?

Golf Monthly

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

Sleepy Leishman rescues Aussie hopes on woeful Open day

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

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The 14 Players Outdriving Bryson DeChambeau At The Open

Bryson DeChambeau had a day to forget at Royal Portrush on Thursday, but I was still shocked to find that 14 players outdrove him at The Open Championship...

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy’s wild ride at home Open continues at Royal Portrush

McIlroy began the day three off the lead but quickly made inroads with a birdie at the first.

The Independent UK

Overnight joint-leader Christian Bezuidenhout starts second round with a bogey

The South African missed a nine-foot putt for his par on the opening hole at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK

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

History of British Open at Royal Portrush: Full List of Winners

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

Sports Illustrated

Fact or Fiction: Matt Fitzpatrick Is the Top Contender Among British Open Early Leaders

Five players opened with rounds of 4-under 67 at Royal Portrush and the SI Golf team debates whether the major champion in the group has an edge.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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The Independent UK

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…

Golf Monthly

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

The National (Scotland)

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

The Guardian - UK

Harris English among a fascinating group of leaders after Open’s longest day

Scottie Scheffler is only one shot behind the five joint leaders and Rory McIlroy signed for a 70 on a day marked by slow play at Royal Portrush

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The Independent UK

You don’t want to let them down – Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope

The Northern Irishman was cheered throughout his opening round at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK

British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead

The British Open at Royal Portrush had a little bit of everything in the opening round

The Independent UK

Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

McIlroy reached the turn in two under par.

Sports Illustrated

Scottie Scheffler Starts Solidly in the Unpredictable British Open Elements

The World No. 1 opened with a 3-under 68 despite hitting just three fairways in sometimes-sideways rain at Royal Portrush.

Sports Illustrated

2025 British Open Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings From Royal Portrush: Scottie Scheffler Wins $3.1 Million

Scottie Scheffler checked off the third leg of the Grand Slam with a dominant performance at Royal Portrush.

Golf Monthly

The Straight-Flying Illegal Golf Ball Bryson DeChambeau Was Testing Ahead Of The 2025 Open

Dechambeau has been spotted on the Royal Portrush links with a non-comforming golf ball, but is everything as it seems?

Sports Illustrated

2025 British Open: Bryson DeChambeau's Whiff on Shot Led to Disastrous Hole

He looked like a weekend hacker on this shot at Royal Portrush.

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