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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.

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Talor Gooch stands up for LIV Golf but others ignore the criticism

There may have been plenty of chatter on the eve of the Open from the R&A and Tiger Woods about LIV golfers being driven by money and turning their back on the sport, but it does not seem to have distracted any converts to the Saudi-run tour 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.

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.

Picture perfect Open so far for Smith

ST ANDREWS, Scotland : To hear Cameron Smith you would think he was in Scotland for a holiday with his mates rather than the golfer sitting atop the 150th British Open leaderboard after nearly carding a record for the tournament on Friday to snatch the second round lead.

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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

Man City's Phil Foden, John Stones and Ilkay Gundogan not travelling to US on pre-season

Talor Gooch stands up for LIV Golf but others ignore the criticism

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

Rory McIlroy well positioned as David Carey moves into top 20

Picture perfect Open so far for Smith