A closer look at Rory McIlroy’s bid to move into contention at Royal Birkdale
Rory McIlroy’s needed a strong second round to get his Open challenge back on track at Royal Birkdale.
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The Open: Surprise leader Jackson Suber extends advantage on day two
Open leader Jackson Suber consolidated his position on day two at Royal Birkdale as an early birdie extended his advantage to two shots.
Rory McIlroy hopes ‘benign’ conditions can get his Open challenge back on track
Rory McIlroy was hoping to benefit from the more favourable side of the second-round draw at The Open to get his tournament back on track at Royal Birkdale.
Detry sets clubhouse lead as Open begins, Scheffler on a charge
SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 : Belgium's Thomas Detry set the early clubhouse lead at the 154th British Open on Thursday with a three-under 67 under sunny skies at Royal Birkdale.
The Open Championship odds: Scheffler the favorite entering golf's final major; McIlroy next - ESPN
Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at a professional golf event for the first time in nearly four years when he failed to play the weekend at last week's Genesis Scottish Open, but he'll still be the favorite going into the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England… albeit with longer odds than bettors are used to seeing.
Scheffler ready for title defence as 154th Open gets underway
SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 : The British Open began under clear skies on Thursday at Royal Birkdale in Southport, where American Scottie Scheffler is bidding to become the event's first back-to-back winner since 2008.
Scottie Scheffler favored to win Open, but bettors like Europeans - ESPN
Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Champion Golfer of the Year, will head into the Open Championship as the favorite to retain the Claret Jug.
Open Championship: Ranking the top 25 favorites at Royal Birkdale - ESPN
SOUTHPORT, England — As much of this country turns its attention to England's spectacular quest for its first World Cup title since 1966, the world's best golfers will descend on Royal Birkdale Golf Club this week for the 154th Open Championship.