Rory McIlroy gave the home crowd plenty to roar about on Saturday, but he's playing a distant fourth on the leaderboard

The Open 2025 hots up entering the weekend with Rory McIlroy hoping to use a feverish home crowd to contend for the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush. The Masters champion is in contention this time after missing the cut at the same Northern Irish venue six years ago,

Scheffler had a 15-foot putt that was one turn away from dropping for a final birdie. He happily settled for a 7-under 64, his lowest round in a major, to take a one-shot lead over former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick of England.

Scottie Scheffler took something unforgettable from his first round with Tiger Woods. Years later it's become his superpower.

Scottie Scheffler has padded his lead at 18 under through 36 holes after a long weather delay at his hometown PGA Tour event, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

Rory McIlroy chases a major victory in Northern Ireland and Scottie Scheffler is the pre-tournament favourite at Royal Portrush; Xander Schauffele is defending champion and Tommy Fleetwood is among the English hopes;