Scottie Scheffler took control of the 2025 Open Championship with a seven-under 64 on Friday. Scheffler owns a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick and a two-shot edge over Brian Harman and Haotong Li.

Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Adam Scott, Patrick Reed and Patrick Cantlay were some of the high-profile golfers who missed the cut on Friday after Round 2 of the British Open.

Scottie Scheffler emerged as the man to beat this weekend, but he isn't the only winner 36 holes into this British Open.

The dreams of hoisting the Claret Jug are over for more then half the field at the 153rd British Open and some big names failed to make the weekend.

Lowry was assessed a two-shot penalty after rules officials determined that he caused his ball to move during Friday’s second round of the Open Championship.

Bryson DeChambeau shot 65 on Friday at Royal Portrush — a 13-shot improvement that guaranteed the two-time major winner will be around for the weekend. Living in the here and now is advisable when you're in the throes of a major championship,

Shane Lowry was assessed a two-stroke penalty after the second round of the 153rd British Open for causing his ball to move at Royal Portrush Golf Club while making a practice swing.

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A brief look at the second round Friday of the British Open at Royal Portrush: LEADER: Scottie Scheffler had a 7-under 64 and was at 10-under 132. CHASING: Matt Fitzpatrick of England (66) was one shot behind.