THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
Rory: Got all I wanted this week except claret jug
Rory McIlroy talks about the experience at Royal Portrush, calling it an "awesome week" that came close to all he wanted -- and hoping the R&A can bring The Open back soon. Then, Live From debates Player of the Year.
Up Next
MORE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Xander Schauffele awkwardly splashed out of three pot bunkers, went out in 40 and still somehow had a chance to win.
Rory McIlroy bogeyed two of his last four holes Saturday to fall four shots off the lead at The Open, including one on No. 16 after a distraction.
Things could get awkward in that star-studded rental house, with Jordan Spieth and Kevin Kisner tied for the Open lead.
Even with a few wayward shots Friday at Carnoustie, Jordan Spieth rode a hot putter and made a significant climb up the leaderboard in the second round.
Jon Rahm found three bunkers on the front nine Friday, the start of a triple bogey-double-bogey run that led to a second-round 78 and missed cut at The Open.
The top two players in the world both missed the cut at The Open, creating the possibility that there could be a shakeup at the top of the rankings.
Both trailing by three shots after the opening round, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are now listed as betting co-favorites heading into the second round at Carnoustie.
Kevin Kisner shot a 5-under 66 to take a one-shot lead at The Open, where a number of big names still lurk just a few shots off the pace.
An atypically dry Scottish summer is expected to continue this week at The Open, with a relatively positive forecast for Carnoustie.
The narrative surrounding Patrick Reed used to be that he could play well in the Ryder Cup but not the majors. So much for that.