Former Open champion Darren Clarke was pleased after notching a five-under total at Royal Liverpool on Saturday.
Two eagles in the last three holes put Rory McIlroy firmly on track for a first Open title as he took a six-shot lead.
Phil Mickelson felt he missed a good opportunity to make a move up the leaderboard on day three of the Open.
Rory McIlroy's form looks ominous, as does Saturday's forecast which has forced a two-tee start.
Hoylake leader Rory McIlroy was delighted to finally get over his Friday problems as he took a firm hold of the Open.
Dave Tindall talks Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and The Beatles in his diary from day two at Hoylake.
Tiger Woods had to make a clutch putt on the 18th at Royal Liverpool just to make the cut and remain in the Open.
Rory McIlroy will take a four-shot lead into the third round of the Open after shooting a second successive 66.
Masters champion Bubba Watson refused to be too downhearted despite missing the halfway cut by two strokes at the Open.
Adam Scott expressed his relief after finishing his second round with back-to-back birdies at the Open.
Justin Rose admits he could not have asked for more after a second round of 70 kept him in Open Championship contention.
Phil Mickelson admits his Open win makes it easier to accept having to play in the worst of the conditions on both days.
George Coetzee plans to hold back on his birthday celebrations after shooting himself into Open Championship contention.
Bryden Macpherson is confident he will not suffer the same fate as Ian Baker-Finch after completing his Open nightmare.
World No 1 Adam Scott was delighted to keep Rory McIlroy in his sights after the first round of the Open Championship.
Justin Rose shrugged off an early mix-up in his bid for a third win in succession and second major title at Hoylake.
Masters champion Bubba Watson admitted he lost focus on the 11th as he posted a four-over round of 76 at the Open.
Defending Open champion Phil Mickelson believes his game has started to click despite carding a first round 74.
Rory McIlroy made another flying start as he carded a 66 to lead by one after the first round of the Open Championship.