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live | The Open: Shane Lowry facing potential penalty problem, new leader hits birdie blitz and Rory McIlroy insists he 'can challenge'

Brian Harman to continue his ‘very boring approach’ in bid for second Open title

‘I'm going to need to have to have it under control’: Rory McIlroy stays in touch heading into weekend

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Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster Open continues into second round at Royal Portrush

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Northern Ireland set for first new links golf course in a century as Galgorm reveals £30m development plans

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