Open day three: Rory McIlroy supporting leader Shane Lowry after missing the cut
Shane Lowry had the full support of Rory McIlroy as he sought to turn the halfway lead into a second Open title at Royal Troon.
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Open leader Shane Lowry ready to deal with whatever Royal Troon throws at him
Shane Lowry believes he is ready to take whatever is thrown at him “on the chin” after keeping his bid for a second Open title firmly on track at Royal Troon.
Struggling Tiger Woods set to miss Open cut as Shane Lowry moves into lead
Tiger Woods was headed for a third straight missed cut in the Open as Ireland’s Shane Lowry continued his bid for a second Claret Jug on day two at Royal Troon.
Open day two: Shane Lowry not getting carried despite flawless start at Troon
Shane Lowry insisted he would not get carried away by the prospect of a second Open title despite making a flawless start at Royal Troon.
Tiger Woods cuts frustrated figure after 79 leaves him fighting to make Open cut
Tiger Woods cut a frustrated figure as he laboured to an eight-over-par 79 in the first round of the Open at Royal Troon on Thursday.
Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after struggling to adapt to conditions
A downbeat Rory McIlroy effectively dismissed his chances of mounting a challenge for the 152nd Open after struggling to an opening 78 at Royal Troon.
Bryson DeChambeau suffers nightmare start to bid for back-to-back majors at Open
Bryson DeChambeau suffered a nightmare start to his bid for back-to-back major victories on day one of the 152nd Open.
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau at wrong end of Open leaderboard on day one
US Open rivals Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau found themselves together at the wrong end of the leaderboard on day one of the 152nd Open.