Patient McIlroy content to settle in and chase Camerons in weekend race for Claret Jug

Smith sets a red-hot pace on a Friday filled with emotion at the Old Course but Young and McIlroy aren't far behind

Bridging the generations: As Rory McIlroy was beginning his round, Tiger Woods waved to the crowd as he went over the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th during day two of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Cameron Smith once tried to pick the brain of Jack Nicklaus and got more than he bargained for when he asked golf’s greatest major champion who had the best short game he’d ever seen. Seve Ballesteros? Tiger Woods? Lee Trevino?

“You,” answered Nicklaus, pointing to Smith himself.