TROON, Scotland -- Home advantage just isn't what it used to be.
The British challenge has been somewhat muted at this Open Championship. Indeed, only two players from these shores -- Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke -- have lifted the Claret Jug since the turn of the century. The last player to win it his own country was Paul Lawrie at Carnoustie in 1999.
The field at Royal Troon has been forced to contend with every challenge links golf has to offer after heavy rain and high winds hit the South Ayrshire coast for a second day in succession.