McIlroy struggles during first round

Rory McIlroy struggled during his first round at The Open:

The Masters champion missed three putts inside four feet to log a two-over round of 72.

McIlroy will tee off at ten-past-ten this morning seven shots adrift of the overnight leader, Jackson Suber of the USA.

Shane Lowry's pursuit of a second Claret Jug will see him resume at quarter-to-ten from one-under par

Amateurs David Howard and Stuart Grehan will be battling to make the cut, Howard tees off from four-over with Grehan seven-over.

While US Senior Open champion Padraig Harrington endured a tough first day where he finished up on 10-over-par