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‘I’m in a great position’ - Rory McIlroy is pleased to be 'in the mix' ahead of an exciting weekend at the Open

Rory McIlroy is eyeing up Cameron Smith’s top spot at The Open as he heads into the weekend in contention for the Claret Jug, and feels he is in a “great position” to capitalise. Currently in joint third place, three shots behind Cameron Smith and one from Cameron Young, McIlroy shot 68 on Friday as he looked to back up the 66 he finished with on Thursday, and was pleased with his effort where he believes he “adapted well” to the conditions.

McIlroy: I have the game to win The Open | Smith to stay 'boring'

Rory McIlroy feels he is in a great position to end his long major drought after staying within three strokes of halfway leader Cameron Smith at The 150th Open.

Cameron Smith heads into weekend up 2 strokes in Open Championship

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — While Tiger Woods made an early and emotional departure Friday at St. Andrews, Cameron Smith can only wonder if the 150th Open will be his arrival as an undisputed elite player.

Smith two ahead at The Open; McIlroy in mix as Woods misses cut

Cameron Smith produced a record-breaking round to jump into a two-shot halfway lead at The 150th Open, with Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland in the chasing pack.

'I know I've got the game' - Rory has Open target

Rory McIlroy felt he was in a strong position to end his major drought after maintaining his promising start to the Open Championship at St Andrews.

Cameron Smith leads 150th Open but has Rory McIlroy breathing down his neck

Strap yourself in because the 150th Open is shaping up to deliver something special over the final two days at St Andrews.

Paul Lawrie to become spectator in 150th Open after David Law makes cut on major debut

Paul Lawrie started the 150th Open and is now set to become a spectator over the weekend at St Andrews after David Law, a player he both mentors and manages, comfortably made the cut on his major debut.

Rory McIlroy well positioned as David Carey moves into top 20

Rory McIlroy backed up a fine first round with another impressive showing to ensure that he'll enter the third round of the Open just three shots behind leader Cameron Smith.

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‘I’m in a great position’ - Rory McIlroy is pleased to be 'in the mix' ahead of an exciting weekend at the Open

McIlroy: I have the game to win The Open | Smith to stay 'boring'

Cameron Smith heads into weekend up 2 strokes in Open Championship

Smith two ahead at The Open; McIlroy in mix as Woods misses cut

'I know I've got the game' - Rory has Open target

Cameron Smith leads 150th Open but has Rory McIlroy breathing down his neck

Paul Lawrie to become spectator in 150th Open after David Law makes cut on major debut

Rory McIlroy well positioned as David Carey moves into top 20