Golfer alleged to have used US president’s name during row over two-stroke penalty given during his second round

McIlroy was forthright in his view of Dechambeau’s two-stroke penalty during the second round of the Open at Royal Birkdale

Shane Lowry’s charge never materialises as Tommy Fleetwood falls short for home supporters

The American is afflicted with a very modern kind of awkwardness, as he showed in the aftermath of his rules controversy on Friday

Shane Lowry in need of a stellar Sunday to pull himself into contention at Royal Birkdale

American picked up a two-stroke penalty on Friday after improving the line of his swing by trampling a patch of rough on the fifth hole

The American, who had been in solo second, argued his case before the sanction and didn’t stop to talk to the media afterwards

Even if you don’t remember the name of this week’s Open Champion in years to come, you will always remember the scene

Northern Irishman standing firm thanks to his outlandish driving ability

Jon Rahm looking for latest shot at a Major hat-trick

Parched course has potential for tales of the unexpected among large cohort of serious contenders

Rory McIlroy is performing in Zen mode but there are dark horses ready to spring a surprise

Six-time Major champion has the mental approach of enjoying the journey, with the next step at Birkdale this week

Everything you need to know about Royal Birkdale ahead of the last Major of the year

Recent records favour a first-time winner on the anniversary of famous triumphs

McIlroy shot a round of 64 on Sunday to finish tied seventh

There has been a complete redesign of the par 4 fifth hole on the English links, as well as a completely new par 3

McIlroy showing form before The Open next week, as Shane Lowry misses cut at Renaissance

Reduced schedule allowing McIlroy to keep enthusiasm high

Photo gallery:Maura Higgins spotted in very on-theme look while Rory McIlroy sports Masters jacket