Photos: The British Open is off and running at Royal Portrush

Shaun Norris of South Africa tees off on the fourth hole.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after his second shot during the second round.

Children hold out their hats for golf balls near the 18th green during the second round of the British Open.

Takumi Kanaya of Japan on the 18th green.

Ireland’s Shane Lowry plays from the rough on the 18th hole during the second round of the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy is consoled by his caddy at the 18th green.

Ireland’s Shane Lowry heads down the fairway on the 17th hole.

South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli leaps over the metal railing as he searches for his ball on the 17th hole during the second round of the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the first hole during the second round.

Tiger Woods acknowledges his fans at the 18th hole.

Spectators watch the action during the second round of the British Open.

England’s Lee Westwood with his caddie and girlfriend Helen Storey walk to the fifth hole.

A Marshall wait in the tunnel that runs between the 10th hole and the 11th hole.

A Claret Jug is traced in the sand on the beach next to the Royal Portrush course in Northern Ireland.

American golf fans are in high spirits during the second round of the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.