Outsider Dan Brown gives himself every chance of bringing home Open bacon
The son of a Yorkshire pig farmer kept himself in contention at Royal Troon as Billy Horschel hit the front at the end of day three
Durable Justin Rose digs in to make a qualified success of things
Former US Open champion earned his spot in the field at Burnham and Berrow and is now making the most of it
The Open 2024: third round – as it happened
Hole-by-hole report. Billy Horschel holds 54-hole lead after low-scoring day for early starters and battle with elements for those out late. Scott Murray was watching
Rory McIlroy misses cut and admits wind was too much for him at the Open
The world No 2 said ‘I didn’t adapt well at all’ after a disappointing two days while Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith also missed cut
Shane Lowry finds focus after outburst to lead the Open’s war of attrition
While several stellar names wilted, the 2019 champion fought back from a costly error at the 11th to lead the field at halfway
The Open 2024: second round updates – as it happened
Shane Lowry leads at the halfway mark, two shots clear of Dan Brown and Justin Rose at Royal Troon
Dan Brown ‘not getting ahead of myself’ as outsider cracks Troon code
The prospect of the Englishman hanging around at the top of the Open leaderboard is looking good despite his laid-back approach
Tiger Woods still draws crowds as legend rages against dying of the light
American looks a pale imitation of the man who once dominated the world of golf but he has no plans to throw in the towel
Rory McIlroy misery as world No 272 Daniel Brown forges unlikely lead
Several of golf’s big beasts struggled to find form on a dramatic day one of the Open, with McIlroy, DeChambeau, Fleetwood and Smith all finishing well over par
The Open 2024: McIlroy slumps as Brown takes lead – as it happened
Rory McIlroy’s Open hopes were left in tatters after a 78 as Dan Brown birdied the last to take a surprise lead on 6-under
Tiger Woods tries to strike hopeful note after nightmare eight-over round
Former champion talked of ‘maybe shooting something in the mid-60s tomorrow’ but that looks unlikely after a dismal first day at the Open
Rory McIlroy on brink of exit after pitiless Troon punishes mistakes
Northern Irishman faces prospect of missing cut after failing to adapt to conditions in opening round of the Open
The Dao of Bob MacIntyre: light-switch moment tees up run at Open glory
British contender is ready to enjoy himself after preparing with ‘one of the great nights’
The Open needs some overdue fireworks to stave off sport overload
In a packed schedule of summer events, compelling battles and a big finish are needed at Royal Troon
‘He’s not a past champion’: Woods hits back at Montgomerie and dismisses retirement talk
Tiger Woods has delivered a withering take down of Colin Montgomerie, after the Scot suggested the 15-times major champion should retire