McIlroy leads as Tiger stalks

The Open Championship enjoyed a case of deja vu today with glorious weather at Royal Liverpool and a certain Tiger Woods high on the leaderboard in the opening round.

But it was a man who was not present the last time the event was staged on the Wirral in 2006 who shone brightest, Rory McIlroy carding a flawless 66 to lead after day one of a major championship for the first time since the 2011 US Open, which he went on to win by eight shots.