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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

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2025

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 · Jul 18, 2025

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 · Jul 18, 2025

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 · 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

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 · Jul 18, 2025

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 · 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