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These small designated areas at Royal Portrush vary greatly in terms of their severity, but do any of the drop zones offer a fair result for a wayward shot?

The Northern Irishman had two birdies and two bogeys in his front nine.

Scheffler produced a superb display to seize the lead over Fitzpatrick, while McIlroy has had a mixed day on Friday but finds himself well in contention after fighting back to move to -3 at Royal Portrush

The Northern Ireland course is hosting the Open for the third time in history.

Five players opened with rounds of 4-under 67 at Royal Portrush and the SI Golf team debates whether the major champion in the group has an edge.

The world No. 2 shot 1-under 70 Thursday at Royal Portrush, a far better start than the first time he played at the Northern Ireland course an hour from home.

McIlroy, playing with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood, is one of the early starters in Friday’s second round and sits just three shots behind the leaders overnight, with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, well-placed at three under, set for a late start and finish on Friday alongside Shane Lowry and…

Scottie Scheffler carded a four-under-par third round of 67 to lead The Open Championship by four strokes from Haotong Li going into the final day in Northern Ireland

Slow going as first round of The Open tests the patience at Royal Portrush