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.

American Brian Harman proved his liking for links golf again when he moved top of the British Open second-round leaderboard as home favourite Rory McIlroy's rollercoaster ride continued at Royal Portrush on Friday.

Keegan Bradley’s decision about whether to be a playing captain at the 2025 Ryder Cup keeps getting easier or harder, depending on one’s perspective.

Unfortunately, we have to report that former Marquette golfer OJ Farrell has missed the cut at the 2025 Open Championship at. He finished his second round with an overall score of 4-over-par, and the cut for the top 70 and ties landed at +1 with 20 guys tied for 51st place.

Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are offering reminders that the British Open doesn't discriminate against older players.

Former World No.1 had a little guidance in the 1996 Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, all the way to the final green.

Irishman Padraig Harrington teed off The 153rd Open and was the first one to notch a birdie on the day, generating some noise from the Northern Ireland crowd.

The "Golden Bear" and 18-time major winner won the first of his three Opens and completed the first of his three career grand slams along the southeastern Scottish coast in 1966, then called the par-71 layout "the best golf course in Britain."