Summary

  • The Open at Royal Portrush, 17-20 July

  • Second day of preparation for the year's final major

  • Defending champion Xander Schauffle scheduled for 15:00 BST

  • Earlier, Scottie Scheffler shrugged off the pressure of being favourite this week

  • Bryson DeChambeau talked about LIV Series & equipment concerns

  • Robert MacIntyre said his fiery attitude helps him compete

  • Jon Rahm discussed the unique skills needed for links golf

  1. Back at 10:00 for Rahmpublished at 09:21 British Summer Time 15 July

    That's us for a short break now.

    We'll be back just before 10:00 to hear from Spaniard Jon Rahm.

    See you then.

  2. Hit play to watchpublished at 09:01 British Summer Time 15 July

    Scotland's Robert MacIntyre is making his way to the top table in the press conference room.

    Hit the play button above to watch live.

  3. What's coming up on Tuesday?published at 08:57 British Summer Time 15 July

    It's another full day of practice - thunderstorms aside of course - at Royal Portrush with some of the world's top golfers due to speak to the media.

    Here's the schedule for today and we'll be bringing you these news conferences live on this page throughout the day.

    Wednesday's news conference scheduleImage source, Getty Images
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    Wednesday's news conference schedule

  4. Northern Irish trio out on the coursepublished at 08:46 British Summer Time 15 July

    Stephen Watson
    BBC Sport Northern Ireland at Royal Portrush

    Another momentous occasion for Northern Irish golf this morning at Royal Portrush.

    Two Open champions - Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy - out on the course with one who would love to join that elusive club, Tom McKibbin.

    After an early start on Monday, McIlroy was the first out at 6:45 this morning with Clarke joining him on the first fairway and McKibbin following on the green.

    This will be Clarke's 33rd Open Championship, McIlroy's 16th and McKibbin's 2nd.

    Rory McIlroy
  5. Tuesday's weatherpublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 15 July

    As previously alluded to, here's what our colleagues at BBC Weather are telling us to expect today.

    Tuesday's weather at PortrushImage source, BBC Sport
  6. Moody looking sky this morningpublished at 08:41 British Summer Time 15 July

    After two suspensions in play on Monday, could we be set for another day on interruptions?

    Well the sky here on the north coast of Northern Ireland is looking moody enough.

    The forecast shows us they'll be some rain all morning... but as you can see from the picture below, there is a hint of blue sky trying desperately to force through from the Atlantic Ocean.

    18th green at PortrushImage source, BBC Sport
  7. Welcome to Tuesday at Portrushpublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 15 July

    After hearing from home favourite Rory McIlroy and 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry on Monday, it's another action-packed day at Royal Portrush with more of the world's top golfers set to address the media.

    We'll hear from defending champion Xander Schauffele this afternoon at 14:00 but before that we have European duo Robert MacIntyre (09:00) and Jon Rahm (10:00) coming up.

    Thanks for joining us

    Xander SchauffeleImage source, Getty Images