'I'll be right in it': Rory McIlroy targets good third round to remain in mix at the Open

The world number two went under par for the tournament with a second-round 67 at Royal Birkdale on Friday.

IN THE HUNT: Rory McIlroy on the 17th during day two of The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Rory McIlroy has spotted an opportunity for further advancement up The Open leaderboard on Saturday as he targets a low third round to catapult him into the mix on moving day.

The world number two, chasing the seventh major of his stellar career and a second Claret Jug following his 2014 victory at Royal Liverpool, went under par for the tournament with a second-round 67 at Royal Birkdale on Friday.