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.

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.

By the time Rory McIlroy finished his first practice round for the British Open at Royal Portrush, a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine was waiting to see him finish.

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.

British Open's purse and the payout for the top 10 places. The schedule for the tournament and the previous winners.

Rory McIlroy shot 1-under 70 in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush that is also serving as a homecoming for the Northern Irish star.

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).