Andy Hampson

Rory McIlroy remained confident of getting back into contention at the Open after beginning his challenge at Royal Birkdale with a frustrating two-over-par 72.

Andy Hampson, Press Association Rory McIlroy's needed a strong second round to get his Open challenge back on track at Royal Birkdale.

The 37-year-old was hoping to move in contention after a slow start on Thursday. Thank you for registering

Rory McIlroy's needed a strong second round to get his Open challenge back on track at Royal Birkdale. The Press Association's Andy Hampson walked the course with the 37-year-old.

The 37-year-old was hoping to move in contention after a slow start on Thursday.

Andy Hampson, Press Association Rory McIlroy believes he can still win a second Open title at Royal Birkdale after ensuring he made the cut with a second-round 67 on Friday.

Northern Irishman did well to bounce back from troubled first day

Nick Faldo believes Bryson DeChambeau can have no complaints after being hit with a two-shot penalty at the Open.

Bryson DeChambeau has arrived back at Royal Birkdale as he bids to put a rules controversy behind him and get his Open challenge back on track.

Andy Hampson, Press Association Bryson DeChambeau was at the centre of controversy after being hit with a two-stroke penalty after his second round at The Open at Royal Birkdale.