Golf-Cut made, now McIlroy excited for weekend charge at Open

Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 18, 2025 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) -Home favourite Rory McIlroy achieved the first part of his mission at Royal Portrush on Friday -- making the cut.

Now the 36-year-old cannot wait for the weekend's battle as he seeks a second British Open title.