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Rory McIlroy explains how he can get in Open title contention after round-two resurgence

Northern Irishman did well to bounce back from troubled first day

Evening Standard

Rory McIlroy lets driver fly but putts go awry with Open hopes in balance

The world No 2 was in full flow off the tee but off colour on the greens and knows he needs to make a charge on moving day

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy hopes fast start to third round can get him into Open contention

The Masters champion ensured he made the cut with a second-round 67 on Friday

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

The Open: Record-equalling Lucas Herbert surges up the leaderboard

Herbert equalled Denis Durnian’s front-nine record, set in 1983.

The Independent UK

I Spent 12 Hours At The Open... Fan Behaviour Was Wildly Different To The US Open

Fan behaviour at the 2026 US Open was widely criticised, but after spending the day at Royal Birkdale I was shocked at the difference in spectator conduct

Golf Monthly

A round with Rory: Hole-by-hole analysis of McIlroy’s bid to boost Open hopes

The 37-year-old was hoping to move in contention after a slow start on Thursday.

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The Open 2026 Cut Rule: How Many Players Make The Weekend At Royal Birkdale?

While the cut score can change significantly year-upon-year, the rule which decides how many players make it through remains consistent...

Golf Monthly

The Open: Surprise leader Jackson Suber extends advantage on day two

Conditions were favourable for Friday’s early starters.

The Independent UK

The Open 2026 tee times: When do Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler start on Friday?

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The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy plots Open comeback after tough start at Royal Birkdale

McIlroy was seven shots off the pace after the opening round at Royal Birkdale

The Independent UK

When is Rory McIlroy playing at the Open today? Tee times for round two

Northern Irishman endured frustrating first round at Royal Birkdale

Evening Standard

Bryson DeChambeau takes subtle swipe at Nick Faldo as Jackson Suber sets Open pace

One-time talkative Bryson DeChambeau had little to say except to respond to Nick Faldo’s ‘zero strategy’ jibe

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy Takes Positives Despite 'Stupid Mistakes' Leaving Him Seven Shots Behind At The Open

The 2014 champion is refusing to panic after an inconsistent start at Royal Birdkdale, where he shot a two-over 72

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The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one

The Masters champion missed numerous opportunities and ran up six bogeys

The Independent UK

Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy keeps him on the heels of surprise Open leader

Jackson Suber was the unlikely name at the top of the Royal Birkdale leaderboard but the limelight belonged to DeChambeau.

Evening Standard

Putting woes leave Rory McIlroy well off Open pace in first round

Northern Irishman already on the back foot after just 18 holes

The National (Scotland)

Surprise package Suber leads Open as DeChambeau lets clubs do the talking

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Golf Monthly

The Open 2026 Round Two Tee Times

Here is the full running order for Friday's second round at Royal Birkdale...

Sports Illustrated

Winners and Losers From First Round of British Open: Petty Bryson DeChambeau Steals the Show

DeChambeau’s salty post-round interview Thursday at the British Open was perfect.

Golf Monthly

The Story Behind TaylorMade's Carnival-Inspired Open Bag

What is the meaning behind the TaylorMade bag used by the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy at Royal Birkdale?

The Independent UK

The Open 2026: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler’s tee times for first round at Royal Birkdale

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The Guardian - UK

The Open 2026: Rory McIlroy makes slow start, Suber takes early lead at Birkdale – as it happened

Hole-by-hole updates from the first-round action at Royal Birkdale, with Rory McIlroy finding it hard going

Golf Monthly

How To Watch The Open 2026: Free Streams & TV Details For Final Round At Royal Birkdale

All the ways to watch The Open 2026 for free from anywhere as the final men's major of the season is here at Royal Birkdale.

TechRadar

How to watch The Open 2026: Free Live Streams, TV Channels & Preview — Round 4

All the ways to watch The Open 2026 live streams online from anywhere, with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy chasing golf glory at Royal Birkdale.

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