MARCEL SIEM

Rory McIlroy finally got the better of par at the British Open, just barely. McIlroy ran off five birdies on the front nine, only to make none on the back nine at Royal St. George’s. It added to a 69, his first round under par this week, and only his second sub-70 score in 13 rounds at the majors this year.

Louis Oosthuizen has a one-stroke lead at the British Open and another big shot to end his 11-year wait for a second major title.

British Open Golf Germany's Marcel Siem celebrates after making a birdie putt on the 18th green during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Friday, July 16, 2021. 488 in the world, won Le Vaudreuil Golf Challenge for his first title in seven years. Both got into the British Open from the reserve list. This is his fifth straight British Open. His game has fallen so much that he lost his European Tour card and now plays the secondary Challenge Tour.

The last shall be first.

Louis Oosthuizen set a 36-hole record at the British Open and is halfway to ending that run of near misses at major championships.