The big names who won’t be around this weekend at The Open

Justin Thomas

The world No.2 joins the world No.1 in having an unwanted weekend off. Such a prospect seemed unlikely on Friday morning, with Thomas beginning his second round on two-under-par and within three shots of the lead. However, three consecutive double-bogeys from the sixth to the eighth put paid to his prospects as he went out in 42 and home in his private jet.