Rory McIlroy will be desperate for his second round syndrome not to strike at the Open Championship later.
The Ulsterman has a one shot lead at Hoylake after an opening 6 under-par 66.
McIlroy who tee’s off today just before two thirty has struggled to back up impressive starts to recent tournaments.
Matteo Manassero is second on 5 under while Shane Lowry is tied for third on 4 under.
Darren Clarke will start today from level par, Grame McDowell and Padraig Harrington are 2 over while Paul Dunne is 3 over.
