Open Championship: Despite a rollercoaster two-over-par opening round at Royal Birkdale, the Northern Irishman targets an early Friday charge to close a seven-shot gap on the leaders.

After the first round of the Open Championship, an unlikely leader emerges while other favorites struggle.

Unheralded American Jackson Suber leads after the first round of the British Open at five under par, with world number one Scottie Scheffler among a host of major champions in the…

Scheffler defends his title at an intriguing edition of the major at Royal Birkdale

McIlroy was seven shots off the pace after the opening round at Royal Birkdale

A closer look at the 37-year-old’s Friday action at Royal Birkdale.

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

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