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Some social media posts and photos shared between friends showed Saturday’s crowds in a festive mood at times.

The Oakmont course has proved to be a challenge for the entire field and, although McIlroy has been happy with some aspects of his game, retaining focus has been an issue at times.

Not everyone is pleased with the actions — there has been vandalism, destruction and injuries — isolated yet striking moments that have at times overshadowed peaceful demonstrations.

Images of flags, mostly from Mexico, have spread in news reports and social media — at times drawing the ire of critics.

“For more than two years I haven’t been drinking, but recovery is a long process that can at times be extremely hard to predict.”