Rory McIlroy put on a show for the thousands of fans who cheered his every move at his home British Open at Royal Portrush as the Masters champion moved himself into contention on the first day.

World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open to sit three under par at a rain-swept Royal ...

Quiet on the hole! Microphones picked up an audible fart during Scottie Scheffler’s shot on the 17th hole in the opening ...