Open Championship Day 2 as it happened: Rory McIlroy in mix, Cameron Smith leads, Tiger Woods misses cut as tears flow

Updated 15/07/2022 at 19:57 GMT

The 150th Open Championship is underway on the Old Course at St Andrews, with an array of the sport's leading names bidding for the final major of the year at the home of golf in Scotland. American Collin Morikawa arrives as the defending champion following his victory at Royal St George's. He is bidding to become the first player to defend the Claret Jug since Padraig Harrington in 2008.

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A world-class field chase the Claret Jug at St Andrews, but 15-time major winner Tiger Woods has a mountain to climb to make the cut after carding 78 on a poor opening day.

In stark contrast, 2014 Open champion Rory McIlroy is well placed to challenge for the title following an opening round of 66.

Collin Morikawa – who opened with a level-par round of 72 – is attempting to be the first player to successfully defend the Claret Jug since Padraig Harrington in 2008.

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20:46 – Cut set to fall at even par

And that proved too much for defending champion Collin Morikawa, whose birdie at the last saw him miss the cut at +1 after a 2nd round 73.

It has been a magical day, but we will back around lunchtime tomorrow to continue our coverage of this glorious 150th Open Championship.

Thanks for joining us today.

20:44 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Smith -13 18
2 Cameron Young -11 18
3 Rory McIlroy -10 18
3 Viktor Hovland -10 18
5 Dustin Johnson -9 18
6 Scottie Scheffler -8 18
6 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18

20:36 – Hovland with classy birdie on 18

The Norwegian player is going to sign for a round of 66 and join McIlroy on -10 for the tournament. This is going to be a real shoot-out over the weekend with so much talent at the top of this leaderboard.

20:29 – Bit too much juice from Rory

A tricky one coming back for birdie to join Cameron Young on -11 in second spot, but he can't slot the putt coming back. Just the par 4 for Rory. A round of 68 to go with his opening 66. He is -10 for two rounds, three shots off the lead. Fine playing.

20:23 – Rory in the Valley of Sin

A brilliant drive up the last. Trickles down into the Valley of Sin on 18, but an up and down from there will see move to -11 and potentially in the final group tomorrow.

20:18 – A dream shot for Viktor Hovland

Big Viktor is well in the hunt out there.

20:13 – Birdie for Rory on 17

What a moment that is for the Northern Irishman. Hollywood moment for the Holywood man. A birdie on one of the toughest holes in major golf. A timely 3 and he is back to -10 with the 18th to come. Played a wonderful second shot and cans the birdie from over 20 feet.

20:03 – McIlroy wallops drive down 17th

Just off the edge of the 17th fairway. Might have the option to play a low flier from the semi up the front of the green. Not a bad spot at this point of his round. Made sure he didn't go right. Now he must avoid flirting with danger down the left.

19:55 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Smith -13 18
2 Cameron Young -11 18
3 Dustin Johnson -9 18
3 Rory McIlroy -9 16
3 Viktor Hovland -9 15

19:45 – Rory with safe par on 16

Much more like it from the four-time major winner. Two putts and he will accept that par. Tough drive coming up on 17. He would dearly take a 4 on the Road Hole.

19:37 – How will Cameron Smith prepare for his 3rd round?

"I think I've always done a pretty good job of just treating every round the same, to be honest," he said. "I think it's going to be a really cool experience being out there. It has been this whole week.

"But I've always done a really good job of just doing the same thing, going through the same process every morning, making sure I feel the same - get on the range, hit the same shots. It's very boring, but it does the trick."

19:34 – Rory drops a shot

That is a disappointing end to the 15th hole. Tough little putt back from six feet, but got the read wrong. Stays up and McIlroy drops back to join DJ on -9. 3 holes left. Doesn't want to leak any more. The importance of position off the tee so important.

19:28 – Rory off the back at 15

Just could not slow that second shot down coming from the thick stuff. Morikawa chasing birdies at +2 over the closing four holes to make the cut. One big chance comes at the 18th.

19:26 – Billy Horschel piped home at the 18th

The magic of the bagpipes at the Old Course.

19:21 – No birdie for Rory on 14

Second shot left him with a tricky chip shot. Takes another three to get home and he remains at -10. No damage done, but you suspect Rory would like to get another birdie in the bag before he signs off for the evening.

19:20 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Smith -13 18
2 Cameron Young -11 18
3 Rory McIlroy -10 13
4 Dustin Johnson -9 18
5 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
5 Scottie Scheffler -8 18

19:13 – Lee Westwood joins the party

The former world No. 1 has produced a lovely birdie on the 17th hole. Don't see many of them. He moves to -5. A 3-3 finish would carry him well inside the top 20. The LIV man is a popular draw in these parts. Hopefully he doesn't run into a few Ian Poulter diehards out there.

19:06 – Can Rory find a birdie on the 14th?

This is a big opportunity to move to -11 for the tournament at the last of the par 5s. Really is. His distance control is a huge advantage on this course.

19:00 – Tiger on those unforgettable scenes at 18

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18:59 – Birdie at the 18th for Cameron Young

That is a fantastic finish for the overnight leader. Slots in that swerving putt from 18 feet at the last to move to -11. A round of 69 to go with his opening 66. Fine play by the American rookie.

18:56 – Where is the defending champion Morikawa?

Looks like he is heading home for the weekend. Has really failed to fire this week at +3 and needs to find three strokes to make the cut. Not happened so far. Rory looks in prime position to move off the 13th hole with at least a par 4.

18:50 – Another birdie from Rory

Three birdies on the spin for the 2014 Open champion at 10, 11 and 12. And he joins overnight leader Cameron Young in a share of second place. Three strokes behind Smith with 6 holes to play. This is warming up nicely.

18:40 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Smith -13 18
2 Cameron Young -10 16
3 Dustin Johnson -9 18
3 Rory McIlroy -9 11
5 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
5 Scottie Scheffler -8 18
5 Viktor Hovland -8 10

18:30 – Land of Down Under on top

Two Australians have enjoyed the best rounds of the day. Adam Scott's 65 was bettered by a stroke. Smith's 64 to go with his opening 67 sees him set the halfway record for an Open Championship at St Andrews on -13, 131 strokes.

18:25 – Smith finishes with par on 18

A magnificent round of 64 from the Australian. Opted to play the final hole in conservative fashion, but a safe two putts on the 18th green from pitching on. He leads Cameron Young by three strokes at the moment.

18:17 – McIlroy enjoys back-to-back birdies

After the 3 at 10, comes the 2 on 11. A fabulous putt from 15 foot or so. Rory suddenly up to -9 and looking in the mood with seven holes of his back 9 to play.

18:12 – Smith saves par on 17

A magnificent par save on the road hole from Smith. Eight foot or so for his 4 and he rolled that in with so much ease. Chance of carding a 63 with birdie up 18.

18:07 – McIlroy makes timely birdie

Superb effort from 20 feet with the eagle attempt on 10. Just eluded the hole. Easy birdie and Rory moves to -8, five behind leader Cameron Smith.

18:05 – A message from Tiger

18:00 – Rory drives the 10th green

Can't keep a good man down. McIlroy out with the big stick on 10 and has drove that onto the green like a mid-iron. 376 yards reduced to a decent eagle chance today. Will have a 20 foot putt to join Dustin Johnson on -9.

17:50 – Where is the projected cut?

81 players are so far set to make the weekend action on level par. Despite leader Cameron Smith being 13 strokes clear of that cut projection as we speak. 2010 champion Louis Oosthuizen and 2016 winner Henrik Stenson are among those players who are going to miss that mark at +1.

17:45 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Smith -13 15
2 Cameron Young -10 13
3 Dustin Johnson -9 18
4 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
4 Scottie Scheffler -8 18

17:37 – Bogey for McIlroy on 8

One step forward, one step back at the moment for Rory as he falls back to -7. Three putts from distance and that is frustrating. He remains at -1 for the day.

17:28 – Smith's dream round

Heading for the 15th hole with Smith enjoying birdies on 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 and an eagle on 14. Four pars needed for a round of 64. Three strokes clear at the moment.

17:24 – Where eagles dare

Cameron Smith is slaying the Old Course so far today. A thrilling eagle from distance on the par-5 14th hole and the Aussie moves ahead of the crowd at -13. He is -8 for the day. Would he settle for four pars from here? Probably not. This round could yet get lower with that putter working like a wand.

17:20 – Tiger on his future at The Open

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17:15 – McIlroy moves to -8

Straight putt. No break and McIlroy put a confident stroke on the ball. Straight in the hole and the Northern Irishman joins the party in a tie for 4th place, 3 strokes off the lead.

17:10 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Smith -11 13
2 Cameron Young -10 12
3 Dustin Johnson -9 18
4 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
4 Scottie Scheffler -8 18

17:05 – Rory with a superb approach at 7th hole

100 yards or so for McIlroy. Nips it off the turf to around five feet and stops the ball. Wonderful chance to move to -8.

16:55 – JT drains a monster putt

Justin Thomas has moved under par with this glorious effort on the 5th hole.

16:45 – Phil Mickelson set to miss cut

Lefty won't be here at the weekend. Began his day with a birdie on 3 to get to -1, but has just suffered a double bogey at the 13th hole to go with 3 other bogeys. Drops to +4.

16:40 – McIlroy rescues birdie from par-5 5th hole

Made heavy weather of it, but sinks a testing 15 footer for birdie after his approach shot to the green came up well short. No matter. In it goes. McIlroy moves to -7.

16:28 – What happened to Padraig Harrington?

The two-time Open champion moved to -5 after opening his 2nd round with two birdies before suffering an epic collapse. Six bogeys and a double bogey saw him fall back to +3.

Meaning he will miss the cut with a second round of 78, nine strokes worse than his 1st round.

16:23 – Three groups wait to hit on 5th hole

McIlroy chatting to Shane Lowry on the 5th tee as several groups wait to hit. McIlroy then thumps a drive just short of 400 yards down there.

16:15 – Tiger explains emotions at the last

"I feel like I will be able to play future British Opens, but not sure when it comes back here I will be playing," said the 15-time major champion.

16:09 – Smith continues surge

He is making this look remarkably easy. Drives the 10th green. Two putts and that is a solid birdie. Moves to -11 at the summit. Two clear and -6 for the day.

16:05 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Smith -10 9
2 Dustin Johnson -9 18
2 Cameron Young -9 7
4 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
4 Scottie Scheffler -8 18

15:53 – Tiger Woods walks down 18

This was fantastic for Tiger. And richly deserved.

15:45 – McIlroy makes solid start

Rory with a couple of pars on first two holes. Punches in a delightful shot on the 3rd hole. Chance for his first birdie of the day. Smith settles for par on 9 to go out in 31.

15:40 – Cameron Smith stretches out

The Aussie is enjoying his day out so far. 5 birdies in 8 holes carries the Players champion into the outright lead. He is on the dance floor on 9 with a birdie putt to go out in 30.

15:35 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Smith -10 8
2 Dustin Johnson -9 18
2 Cameron Young -9 6
4 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
4 Patrick Cantlay -8 16
4 Scottie Scheffler -8 18

15:30 – Rambo draws last blood

Big Jon Rahm has been cutting a frustrated figure, but the tapas might taste better tonight after he finished his 2nd round with a birdie on 18. A solid round of 68 from the former US Open champion. He will start tomorrow at -4.

15:28 – Woods could be saying farewell to Old Course

"I've been coming here since 1995. I think the next one here might be 2030," said Woods. "It felt to me like this might be my last British Open at St Andrews. I've been lucky enough and fortunate enough to win it twice here.

"The fans here realise what it takes to be an Open champion. They understand the game. It felt very emotional. I don't know what my future health will be like when the Open next comes round here."

15:23 – Tiger battles the emotion on 18

Tiger Woods cries on the 18th fairway during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 15, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland

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15:15 – Woods misses short putt for birdie

The putter has been cold this week as Tiger can't slot the birdie attempt from close range. A closing round of 75 from Tiger. He finishes with rounds of 78 and 75 (+9).

Fabulous and deserved reception for the player that has done so much to transform the earning capacity of golfers since he turned professional in 1996.

No birdie on 18 for Fitzpatrick, but a brilliant round of 66 for him. Well in the hunt heading for the weekend, but Max Homa is set to miss the cut after a level par round left him on +1.

The cut almost certain to drop at level par.

15:10 – Tiger in tears at the 18th hole

Woods really feeling it out there. A rousing reception from the fans on 18. Faced with a chip and a putt for birdie.

15:05 – Will Tiger be back at St Andrews?

Well, who knows. The packed galleries will give Woods a standing ovation as he signs off his campaign at this 150th Open Championship. An iconic moment.

15:00 – Delays the name of the game

6 hours for rounds yesterday. Hopefully, it will be quicker today with Rory McIlroy set to launch his ball from the tee at the 1st hole. McIlroy will fancy this today.

14:55 – Woods finds par on 17

Tiger with a poor pace of stroke on the 17th hole. Short again with the first putt. Story of his week. Would dearly love to snake this in. And finish with a birdie. In goes the par putt from six feet. One more hole remaining for the great man. Fitzpatrick holes out for par to remain at -6.

14:52 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Dustin Johnson -9 18
2 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
2 Patrick Cantlay -8 14
2 Cameron Smith -8 4
2 Scottie Scheffler -8 18
2 Cameron Young -8 4

14:48 – Let the good times roll

It is official. Big JD is in the red. Look at this beauty from the 1995 Open champion.

14:40 – A Matt finish on 16

Fitzpatrick with a colossal birdie on the 16th hole. Only the 3rd of the day. He moves to -6 for the day and tournament. Some sublime play and he will seek one more birdie at 18. Woods with the double bogey on 16 as the US icon continues his descent. Drops to +9.

14:35 – Tiger and his one birdie

Came at the 3rd hole. Finds himself in the bunker in three on the 16th hole. Could be dropping to +8 before the 17th hole.

14:28 – Big Easy is off and running

Ernie Els starting his day at -2. The 2002 and 2012 champion enjoying some sunshine on the first tee at the Old Course. Flicks an iron down the fairway.

14:22 – Fitzpatrick and Spieth move to -5

Right on cue. Birdie for Fitzpatrick on 15 is followed by one from Jordan at the 14th. Both major champions within four strokes of the lead. They are bunching up at the top of that leaderboard and this field is dripping with quality.

14:15 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Dustin Johnson -9 18
2 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
2 Cameron Smith -8 3
2 Scottie Scheffler -8 18
5 Adam Scott -7 18
5 Patrick Cantlay -7 12
5 Talor Gooch -7 18
5 Cameron Young -7 2

14:10 – Talor Gooch on his LIV band of brothers

“Like you said, it's kind of banded us together, I think," said American Gooch after reaching -7 with a 2nd round 69. "It's obviously cool for me to see other guys that are out there playing well. We've caught a lot of flack for what we've done."

14:05 – Fitzpatrick on the move

No birdie on 14 for the US Open champion, but the sun is out and Matthew Fitzpatrick is moving through the gears. He is up to -4 for the day and the tournament with Jordan Spieth on the same mark playing the 14th hole.

14:00 – Calc signs off at 150th Open

1989 Open champion Mark Calcavecchia said farewell to the tournament. He occupies last place on +21, but the score didn't really matter.

13:50 – Where is Tiger?

Woods is out on the 14th hole. One birdie and two bogeys so far. Still +7 after going out in 37 blows. A tie of 147th place.

13:45 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Dustin Johnson -9 18
2 Tyrrell Hatton -8 18
2 Scottie Scheffler -8 18
2 Cameron Young -8 1
5 Adam Scott -7 18
5 Patrick Cantlay -7 11
5 Cameron Smith -7 2
5 Talor Gooch -7 18

13:30 – If Carlsberg did putters..

They would probably play the game like Cameron Smith. Probably the best putter in the world.

13:25pm – World No. 1 Scheffler one off the lead

Scottie Scheffler gets his ball up and down from the Valley of Sin on 18. Finishing strongly with a birdie for a second straight 68. The world No. 1 well in the ballpark.

13:20 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Dustin Johnson -9 18
2 Cameron Young -8 13:26
3 Adam Scott -7 18
3 Tyrrell Hatton -7 17
3 Patrick Cantlay -7 9
3 Scottie Scheffler -7 17
3 Talor Gooch -7 18

13:15pm – Adam Scott in the house

In the clubhouse with a sparkling round of 65, the best of the day so far. He is one off the lead held by playing partner Dustin Johnson. The former Masters champion unearthed 7 birdies and did not drop a shot as he raced onwards and upwards. Will be out late on Saturday.

13:10pm – Daly with a birdie at the 1st hole

The 1995 champion starts his 2nd round in fine style. Cans a brilliant birdie. Back to level par for the tournament. Quick wave to the fans. And he enjoyed that moment. Cut predicted to be level par.

13:00pm – Johnson with a putt on 18 to take lead

Safe par at the 17th hole for DJ before he spanks a wood onto the final green. Stunning hit. Leaves his first putt a bit shy, but needs to hole a 15-feet putt to move to -9 and the outright lead. And in it goes.

Round of 67. He moves top of the leaderboard with rounds of 68 and 67. Taking it all in his stride.

12:55 – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Dustin Johnson -8 17
2 Cameron Young -8 13:26
3 Tyrrell Hatton -7 16
3 Scottie Scheffler -7 16
3 Talor Gooch -7 18

12:45pm – Woods out in 37

Almost a birdie on 9 for the three-time Open champion, but not quite. Nice putt as he reaches the turn in 37 blows. Still +7 for the tournament.

12:40pm – 'Light the candle'

Johnson getting plenty of encouragement out there. Has just split the fairway on 17 with a rasping drive and a fan hollers: "light the candle". Which he has done so far. Began his day with a bogey at the first, but 5 birdies leave DJ on course to emulate his opening round of 68.

12:35pm – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Young -8 13:26
2 Dustin Johnson -8 16
3 Tyrrell Hatton -7 14
3 Scottie Scheffler -7 14
3 Talor Gooch -7 18

12:25 – DJ hits top spot

Not a lot of love for the LIV boys, but Dustin Johnson is loving life out there at the moment. The former world No. 1 is one stroke off the summit at the 16th hole, but not any more. A brilliant birdie from distance and he moves to -8 alongside Cameron Young. The field are certainly moving upwards at the moment.

12:15 – Gooch sets clubhouse target

World No. 40 Talor Gooch has added a fine 69 to his opening round of 68 to reach the halfway stage at -7. Which is 137 blows set against the par of 144. Overnight leader Cameron Young heads out at 13:26pm. An interesting day ahead. As they all are in major competition.

12:10pm – 150TH OPEN LATEST LEADERBOARD

1 Cameron Young -8 13:26
2 Dustin Johnson -7 14
2 Scottie Scheffler -7 13
4 Rory McIlroy -6 14:59
4 Tyrrell Hatton -6 12
4 Si Woo Kim -6 18
4 Talor Gooch -6 17

12pm – Woods set to miss cut

Welcome back to St Andrews for the 2nd round of this fascinating 150th Open at the home of golf. Unless there is a miraculous recovery from Tiger Woods, the 15-time major winner will not be around for the weekend.

Woods carded a (+6) 78 in the 1st round and is +1 for his day so far out on the 7th hole. The cut is projected to fall at level par with Tiger currently sitting in a tie for 147 of the 156-man field.

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