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Open Championship: Fans Boost Player Performance

Updated 2026-07-17 23:10 UTC 1 source Positive

Tommy Fleetwood credits the support of the Birkdale crowd for his strong performance in round two. The home favourite is now in contention at the 154th Open Championship.

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How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention

Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood praises the support of the fans at Royal Birkdale as Scotland's Robert MacIntyre quietly fires himself into contention in round two of the 154th Open Championship.

2026-07-17 22:47 UTC