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Rory McIlroy survived to the weekend at The Open with a 67 in Round 2 to post 1-under, seven back of leader Lucas Herbert at Royal Birkdale. After opening with a 72 and greens still giving him trouble, he praised his driving—including a 377-yard, 11-foot birdie setup on the ninth—and said he’ll try to be more aggressive with the driver over the final rounds in hopes of a late charge for a second Claret Jug.
Brian Harman, a left-handed golfer from Georgia, won the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, finishing 13 under and winning the Claret Jug by 6 strokes. Harman's victory was a long time coming, as he had been a highly talented player since his junior golf and college days. Despite being a good but not great PGA Tour player, Harman's exceptional short game and putting skills were on full display at The Open. This win catapults Harman's career and puts him in contention for a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.