Wirral Golfer One Shot Off the Lead at The Open as Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood Battle - Liverpool Echo

Pressure? What pressure? Irish eyes smile as nerveless Rory eyes Open glory on home soil

There are 156 golfers from all over the world vying for the British Open, and one clear favourite with the crowd; local hope Rory McIlroy.

Wirral golfer one shot off the lead at The Open as Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood battle - Liverpool Echo

Rory McIlroy looked like delivering the show the thousands who had flocked to Royal Portrush to cheer their returning hero expected, only for his bid for the first-round Open lead to collapse in the space of four holes on the back nine.

At the Open Championship, a 45-year-old flusher looks dangerous

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Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

McIlroy reached the turn in two under par.

The Open Championship Day 1 updates: McIlroy on move

Two-time champion Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin and Darren Clarke are among the early starters for the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush while Shane Lowry will get his bid for a second major title under way later in the morning, with Rory McIlroy teeing off in the afternoon.