All eyes on Rory McIlroy but it is Scottie Scheffler's Open to lose
Scottie Scheffler, the world No 1 and overnight leader, was the man who had suggested winning brings only the most fleeting joy. Perhaps that is because it comes so easily for him. McIlroy may not win here, but he inspires the most intense emotions and jarring opinions with his natural talent for ever teetering on the brink of lingering jeopardy. It was if his charge over the opening holes sucked in a nation demanding a treat. The fans stood 20 deep in places, contorting to catch a glimpse of a bit of a leg or the top of a club, seeing next to nothing but waiting for the sounds of success. They chanted, and chuntered, but had tales to tell at home and in the Harbour pub of McIlroy's round of 66.
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