The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

In 2019, the last time The Open Championship was played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, native son Rory McIlroy missed the cut.

At this time six years ago, Rory McIlroy was already on his way home, heartbroken about missing the cut in his first "home" British Open.