MARCEL SIEM

Rory McIlroy finally got the better of par at the British Open, just barely. McIlroy ran off five birdies on the front nine, only to make none on the back nine at Royal St. George’s. It added to a 69, his first round under par this week, and only his second sub-70 score in 13 rounds at the majors this year.

Louis Oosthuizen has a one-stroke lead at the British Open and another big shot to end his 11-year wait for a second major title.

The last shall be first.

Louis Oosthuizen set a 36-hole record at the British Open and is halfway to ending that run of near misses at major championships.