American Brian Harman proved his liking for links golf again when he moved top of the British Open second-round leaderboard as home favourite Rory McIlroy's rollercoaster ride continued at Royal Portrush on Friday.

When the Open returned to Royal Portrush in 2019, a great deal of ink was spent explaining why it hadn’t visited Northern Ireland in 68 years.

Who will win the 153rd Open Championship? Our experts dive into all the twists and turns of the year's final major

At the time, they could not have known, but they were about to create what would become the only golf course outside Great Britain to host the Open Championship not once, but three times. As we approach the 153rd Open Championship,

In 2019, it was the first-ever sold-out Open. It was a hugely significant moment for Northern Ireland after a troubled past.

Rain showers can be expected at times for the 153rd Open Championship, which is being hosted on the coast of Northern Ireland.