The Latest Breaking News from Royal Portrush

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.

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…

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

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

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.

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…