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.
Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy keeps him on the heels of surprise Open leader
Unknown American Jackson Suber was the surprise leader of The Open at Royal Birkdale but it was compatriot Bryson DeChambeau making waves on and off the course.
Rory McIlroy forgetting how to make putts leads the 2026 Open Championship storylines after round one
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Suber leads a day of surprises in his first Open Championship - ESPN
SOUTHPORT, England — Jackson Suber got his first taste of links golf on his first trip to Europe when he arrived at Royal Birkdale. Three days later, he proved to be a quick study with a superb par save and a 6-foot eagle late in his first round for a 5-under 65 to lead the British Open.
Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one
Rory McIlroy remained confident of getting back into contention at the Open after beginning his challenge at Royal Birkdale with a frustrating two-over-par 72.
Brandel Chamblee torches Bryson DeChambeau for missed cuts in majors ahead of The Open: 'chasing Grant Horvat'
Nick Faldo has taken issue with Bryson DeChambeau's mentality of attacking the course amid a turbulent season for the LIV Golf pro. (This video contains AI-assisted content)