Rory McIlroy pleased to make another 69 despite more conservative play

Rory McIlroy has moved towards the top of The Open leaderboard as conditions worsened at Carnoustie for the second round of this third major championship of the year.

Seeking his first major victory in four years since winning both The Open at Hoylake and the PGA Championship at Valhalla in 2014, McIlroy moved to four under par for the Championship with a second consecutive 69 as rain descended on the famous Scottish links course for the first time this week.