Respected Royal Portrush pro Gary McNeill will tee-up in this morning’s third round of The Open after the odd number field that made cut following Friday’s second round.

Caddying for McNeill will be 62-year Paul Rodich, a member at this year’s home host venue.

Rodich began his caddying career at age 10 and now 50-years later he remains the most knowledgeable and most sought-after among the caddies.

Royal Portrush pro Gary McNeill and his caddy Paul ‘The Rocket’ Rodich. (Photo – Stephen Watson)