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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Australian Herbert moves top of Open leaderboard with birdie blitz
SOUTHPORT, England, July 17 : Surprise round-one leader Jackson Suber stayed firmly in contention at the British Open on Friday near the end of his second round as Australia's Lucas Herbert moved top of the leaderboard at six under with a stunning start to round two.
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.
Bryson DeChambeau posts 3-under 67 at Royal Birkdale to silence critics after three straight missed major cuts
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)
Rory McIlroy forgetting how to make putts leads the 2026 Open Championship storylines after round one
President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump shares her excitement and nervousness about attending the University of Miami for D1 golf. She discusses spending her final weeks with friends before leaving her close-knit family for the first time. Trump highlights her readiness for the next academic chapter and her anticipation for college life in Miami.
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.