British Open Live Streaming 2013: When and Where to Catch Day 2 Action Online

The 2013 British Open is off to an intriguing start as Zach Johnson and Mark O'Meara established themselves as top contenders in the first round of action at Muirfield. 

Big names like Tiger Woods, Brandt Snedeker and Phil Mickelson are all well within striking distance, though, so things will get interesting as the pack goes back out to hunt for the Claret Jug in Day 2. 

With the biggest stars in golf set to tee off once again at the prestigious course, the event is truly a can't-miss spectacle for fans of the sport. Unfortunately, not everyone can be in front of a TV to catch all the action. 

Luckily for those who can't get in front of a TV, technology has gifted us with the ability to live stream our favorite events. Here's all the information you'll need to catch Round 2 on your favorite streaming device. 

Live Stream Information

Live stream can be found at WatchESPN.

Start Time	Event
2:30 a.m. ET, 7:30 a.m.BST	@TheOpen LIVE
4 a.m. ET, 9 a.m. BST	Live first round (international view)
4 a.m. ET, 9 a.m. BST	Live coverage of Holes 1, 7, 8, 9 and 18
7 a.m. ET, 12 p.m. BST	Open Championship Round 2 coverage
3 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. BST	Second-round encore presentation
7 p.m. ET, 12 a.m. BST	Best of The Open Championship encore presentation

What to Watch For

How Struggling Players Adjust

Golf at the highest level is all about remaining consistent when playing well and making adjustments when things are going poorly. 

While attempting to fix a swing mid-tournament is ill-advised, a player can cut some strokes from his game simply by choosing to attack the course differently. Day 1 saw plenty of players express how challenging Muirfield is playing. Even Zach Johnson, the Day 1 leader, told the PGA Tour that the course was playing very fast:

Phil Mickelson was a little more critical. He apparently feels that the course officials need to "let go of their ego" when it comes to pin placement, per the New York Daily News. 

From the looks of it, Lefty's complaints fell upon deaf ears. The tournament tweeted Day 2's pin locations, and they don't appear to be any easier. 

How Early Contenders Handle Pressure of Strong Start

If a player has the choice between starting off in a rhythm or starting like Rory McIlroy (eight-over in Day 1), then they would obviously choose to start strong. 

However, that doesn't mean it's the perfect scenario. 

Topping the leaderboard early on means additional pressure. Zach Johnson will seek to become just the sixth player to win the Claret Jug as the Day 1 leader, per the PGA Tour. Considering the tournament is in its 142nd year, there's a strong historic indication that leading the first day actually does more harm than good to your chances. 

Johnson will have to keep his composure the rest of the way if he's going to continue to be a threat through the weekend. 

Which Surprise Contenders Will Remain in Contention

The Open has usually been won by golf's biggest stars. Only three of the last eight champions have been first-time Major winners. But that doesn't mean there aren't a few contenders who will be seeking to step it up on the big stage for the first time. 

Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Shiv Kapur all finished Day 1 with top-10 scores on the day yet haven't won a major in their careers. 

If either of those three or 19-year-old Jordan Spieth could come away with the Claret Jug, they would immediately become one of the more well-known names in the sport. 

Will any of them continue to shine as the tournament progresses?