Bye for nowpublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
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Summary
+2 Rory McIlroy misses cut at Royal Portrush despite round of 65
+1 secures weekend spot
-8 Shane Lowry and JB Holmes lead after second round
-7 Fleetwood, Westwood
-6 Smith, Harding, Rose
Selected: -5 Koepka, Spieth; -4 Rahm; -3 Hatton
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Darren Clarke and US Open champion Gary Woodland also miss cut
Bye for nowpublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Image source, GettyRage, ragepublished at 20:44 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Image source, gETTYThere is also a full report on Rory McIlroy's raging against the dying of the light and Shane Lowry's romp to the top of the leaderboard over here.
Or catch up with our man on the course Alex Bysouth on Twitter., external
Leaderboard in fullpublished at 20:41 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
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The story of the second roundpublished at 20:39 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
This is how the second round shook down then.
At the top of the pops is Shane Lowry, tied for the lead with American JB Holmes on eight under...
One shot further back is Tommy Fleetwood, sharing seven under with Lee Westwood...
Jordan Spieth is not too far away on five under...
But Rory McIlroy's attempts to limbo under the cut after a rubbish eight-over opening round proved in vain...
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End of twitter postHighlights ahoypublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
BBC TwoHighlights are just about to start on BBC Two.
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get involved Get Involvedpublished at 20:22 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
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Prof David Owen: Great effort by Rory McIlroy - very sad he didn't make it, but it may help him in the longer run to become better, because this will - and should - hurt.
'It's going to hurt for a bit'published at 20:20 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Rory McIlroy had to hold back tears before he could start his interview on on Sky Sports. He said:
"Part of me is very disappointed not to be here for the weekend. I'm emotional but happy with how I played.
"The support I got out there was incredible and you could see on the back nine, I went with it today and that's what I was planning to do all week.
"Yesterday gave me a mountain to climb but I dug in and showed good resilience.
"It's going to hurt for a bit. I've been looking forward to this week for a long time.
"I didn't play my part but everyone in Northern Ireland came out to watch me and played theirs."
Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involvedpublished at 20:16 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
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Paolo Brand: Brilliant round Rory McIlroy. So near yet so far. You gave us all hope and thrilling, edge-of-seat golf. Your time will come my friend.
Postpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Iain Carter
BBC Sport golf correspondent at Royal PortrushRory McIlroy shot a second-round 65 and in all probability he has missed the cut. Just think about that.
It just shows us what a class act he is. But the point still remains that yesterday was an absolute golfing disaster.
Postpublished at 20:14 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Alex Bysouth
BBC Sport at Royal PortrushRory McIlroy taps in for par and it’s treated like a winning putt. The cheers when he arrived at the first tee on Thursday could be heard right across County Antrim. The ones just now probably carried to Belfast, but it’s Friday and out for the home nation hero.
Postpublished at 20:13 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Meghan MacLaren
Ladies European Tour player and BBC Radio 5 Live punditEverybody wants a story but the reality of golf and life is that it doesn't work like that sometimes.
Postpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
John Murray
BBC Radio 5 Live commentatorHe had to make a stunning comeback today to make the cut. It could have been absolutely sensational. He has disappointment etched all over him that he won't be here for the third and fourth rounds.
Postpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Alex Bysouth
BBC Sport at Royal PortrushJust not quite enough for Rory McIlroy. He tightens his face and frowns towards his caddie. A knowing glance, one of resignation.
What a remarkable run. And how he’ll rue that opening tee shot yesterday morning. Cruel.
McIlroy's Portrush dream is overpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
McIlroy +2 (18)
Rory McIlroy taps in for a brilliant six-under 65.
Sadly it's one shot too short to make the cut.
He promised to make a fight of it on Friday after his 79, and he did.
The cut is at one over. McIlroy finishes on two over.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
McIlroy +2 (17)
It's got the legs...
... but it's a few feet left.
And with that.
Postpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
McIlroy +2 (17)
Here we go...
Postpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Iain Carter
BBC Sport golf correspondent at Royal PortrushWe said all along this would be a very special Open for all sorts of reasons. This is one of those moments which tells you why. I've never seen such scenes for a player trying to make the cut on a Friday evening.
Postpublished at 20:06 British Summer Time 19 July 2019
Alex Bysouth
BBC Sport at Royal PortrushWhat a roar for Rory. He takes his hat off to acknowledge the crowd and just soak up this atmosphere as best he can. It may be for the last time at Royal Portrush...