The Open Championship 2014

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3rd & 7 37yd

Are these people out of their minds talking about Tiger being finished? He has played golf once in about 5 months. #TheOpen

by Tim Sweeney via twitter 7/20/2014 10:55:17 AM
Tiger's reaction on last 2 approach shots.

by BrendanPorath via twitter 7/20/2014 10:58:17 AM
#theopen Tiger genuinely believed he could win this but finds himself on the course at 9.45. Wouldn't fancy doing the post round interview.

by nigelbryan3 via twitter 7/20/2014 10:59:25 AM
Ironically Woods began his round this morning with a birdie three on the 1st. He bogeyed the second while a double bogey on the 7th really made a mess of his scorecard and he has just dropped another shot on the 12th to go six over for the championship.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:01:28 AM
The best-placed player out on the course is Denmark's Thomas Bjorn, two under for the day and currently in share of 31st place.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:03:44 AM
So how many players can genuinely threaten McIlroy later today? I'd suggest all those on six under or better may still have lingering hopes of a charge, which means we've got 10 golfers who may yet have a say on proceedings...

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:05:51 AM
The two big threats however have to Fowler and Garcia. Neither have won a Major before but Garcia has the experience and at least a top four finish in all four Majors while Fowler is the rising star. The big question is has he got the temperament?

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:08:22 AM
Not long now! #comeonrory #britishwinner #theopen

by Adam Snowden via Instagram 7/20/2014 11:09:39 AM
Tom Watson #theopen #theopen2014 #golf #hoylake #royalliverpool

by Stuart via Instagram 7/20/2014 11:09:55 AM
Phil Mickelson opens up with par on the 1st and 2nd and the American can enjoy his final 16 holes before he has to officially relinquish his title as Open champion.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:11:19 AM
by BlaggerBly via twitter 7/20/2014 11:11:39 AM
by laney8130 via twitter 7/20/2014 11:19:55 AM
Paul Casey one under for the day after three birdies and a couple of bogeys. He carded a one under 71 on Day Two and would dearly love to beat that at Hoylake today.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:21:27 AM
It's been a good day so far for England's Chris Wood after three birdies and no bogeys after the 11th. He's one under for the day and hoping to beat his Day Two 70.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:23:50 AM
The biggest cheer of the day reserved for the five-time champion Tom Watson as he makes his way down the 18th. And the 64-year-old has still got it you know, three under for the day and a respectable two over for the tournament. What's that they say about form is temporary but class is permanent?

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:27:47 AM
And to underline the point Watson birdies the 18th for a 68 and the smile on his face speaks volumes. The Hoylake crowd absolutely loved that trip down memory lane.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:29:00 AM
Tom Watson take a bow sir, oozes class #TheOpen2014

by JMcEntrepreneur via twitter 7/20/2014 11:29:11 AM
Tom Watson shooting 68 I'm the last day of the open at the age of 64 what a hero

by adswebbo via twitter 7/20/2014 11:29:21 AM
I hope Tom Watson continues to play, and make cuts, for another 20 years…watching him walk up 18 will never get old

by Tim_Riordan via twitter 7/20/2014 11:29:50 AM
Golfing legend #TomWatson

by Martin Smith via Instagram 7/20/2014 11:30:09 AM
George Coetzee shoots a birdie on the 1st and the South African moves to four under, tied with four others in 19th.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:34:08 AM
For the moment the wind on the Wirral doesn't seem to be a factor. The sun is still shining and conditions are jolly amenable.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 11:37:58 AM
Friday at #TheOpen. #Mickelson

by Matthew Taylor via Instagram 7/20/2014 2:31:35 PM
Rickie Fowler always dresses to impress, but he needs to shave that moustache! #TheOpen

by _BenSanderson_ via twitter 7/20/2014 2:32:40 PM
Interesting. Sergio Garcia sinks a tiddler on the the 6th for birdie, goes to 12 under and the McIlroy lead is reduced for now to five shots.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:33:52 PM
Fowler finds the bunker on the 5th green, McIlroy hits the temporary grandstand. Both might now struggle to pick up the birdies the 5th generously offers...

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:35:41 PM
About time McIlroy stuffed up a shot - was starting to think golf's too easy for him. #TheOpen

by Ned Zelic via twitter 7/20/2014 2:36:49 PM
Rory makes a mistake. Can he keep his cool? I reckon he can. #TheOpen

by N33RGB via twitter 7/20/2014 2:37:07 PM
Rory pushes second on 5th way right. First shot he's missed all week! #theopen

by Stephanie Wei via twitter 7/20/2014 2:37:19 PM
Oh Rory is human after all #TheOpen

by T.Bello via twitter 7/20/2014 2:38:36 PM
Hold the back and possibly the front page as well. McIlroy drops a shot on the 5th, the hole he'd made birdie on in the previous three days. It's also his first six of the tournament. Fowler makes par and there's a bit of real pressure on Rory now...

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:45:06 PM
"@AussieGolfer: And McIlroy's lead is now four after bogey at 5. Garcia at -12. #theopen"ooooh cmon Rory!

by Arnold Mwamuye via twitter 7/20/2014 2:46:02 PM
Still work to do Rory #TheOpen

by john mennis via twitter 7/20/2014 2:46:04 PM
A minor slip for Rory, bogey on the 5th. Sergio charging and Rory's 6-shot lead reduced to 4. C'mon Sergio, make it a game for us! #TheOpen

by GoGolf via twitter 7/20/2014 2:46:22 PM
The 5th had been an absolute banker for McIlory this week.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:49:10 PM
If Garcia or Fowler can pick up a couple of shots over the next two or three holes we are going to have one hell of a finish on our hands...

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:50:03 PM
Par three 6th next up and Fowler finds the bunker.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:51:58 PM
McIlroy is creaking, two putting for a second successive birdie. Fowler chips from the bunker and holds his putt for par.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:55:28 PM
Rory coming back to the pack a bit. 2 straight bogeys.
#TheOpen

by JMUmonty1 via twitter 7/20/2014 2:55:52 PM
Is Rory going to bottle it.. #TheOpen

by 1990LCS via twitter 7/20/2014 2:55:54 PM
Hold on. Do we have a Van de Velde on our hands? Rory starts the choke a dozen holes early. #TheOpen

by mattparkerfl via twitter 7/20/2014 2:55:57 PM
Rory McIlroy ⛅️⛳️#theopen

by Kerry via Instagram 7/20/2014 2:56:07 PM
That's the first time McIlroy has posted back-to-back birdies since he arrived at Hoylake on Thursday. Pressure is a fickle mistress...

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:57:10 PM
Fowler high and handsome off the tee on the 7th but McIlroy's troubles continue as he slides his drive right and finds the rough.

by Iain Spragg 7/20/2014 2:58:39 PM
Rory looking a little shaky here #theopen

by liamp3rry via twitter 7/20/2014 2:59:27 PM

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