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The Open 2025: Tee times and third round schedule at Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

Rory McIlroy starts the weekend seven shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler who will partner England’s Matt Fitzpatrick in the final group on Saturday

The Independent UK

Scottie Scheffler takes lead at the Open while Fitzpatrick drives British hopes

Scottie Scheffler shot a second-round 64 at Portrush to lead Matt Fitzpatrick at the Open, while Robert MacIntyre and Tyrrell Hatton are tied for fifth

The Guardian - UK

The Open 2025: Who has made the cut at Royal Portrush?

Rory McIlroy hopes to contend for the Claret Jug this weekend at Royal Portrush, but Scottie Scheffler holds a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick

The Independent UK

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Supreme Scheffler being hunted by Harman at Portrush

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler, British heavyweight Matt Fitzpatrick and former champ Brian Harman have risen to the top on a stacked British Open leaderboard.

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Scottie Scheffler delivers ominous reminder to take charge at The Open 2025

Scheffler showed there are layers to his game after the putter caught fire at Royal Portrush in a seven-under-par round of 69 to lead Matt Fitzpatrick by one, while Rory McIlroy is also in contention entering the weekend

The Independent UK

Open golf has put Portrush on the map, say proud locals

Tens of thousands of golf fans have descended on the Co Antrim town for the Open tournament.

Evening Standard

Charging Scheffler Closes On British Open Lead

Scottie Scheffler ignited his bid for a maiden British Open title by surging to within one shot of the clubhouse lead held by 2023 champion Brian Harman and China's Li Haotong at Royal Portrush on Friday.

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Brian Harman to continue his ‘very boring approach’ in bid for second Open title

The American left-hander won by six shots at Hoylake in 2023 and he replicated that form at Royal Portrush to set the clubhouse target of eight under.

The Independent UK

If Things Break Just Right, This British Open Finish Could Be Epic

Don’t look now, but Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler may be staring at a showdown.

Sports Illustrated

Rory McIlroy eyes weekend charge as Royal Portrush crowd buoy home favourite to improved second round

The Northern Irishman hopes to give the sympathetic supporters something to cheer about ahead of a key Saturday outing

Evening Standard

Brian Harman hunts down another British Open title with early lead at Royal Portrush

Brian Harman is hunting down another British Open title

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy confident of a weekend charge in The Open at Royal Portrush

A second-round 69 left the home favourite three under and within five of clubhouse leader and former champion Brian Harman.

The Independent UK

I’m not going to change – Tyrrell Hatton comfortable with his angry reputation

There was little evidence of his expletive-laden behaviour as he carded a 69 to move three off the lead at five under in The Open at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster Open continues into second round at Royal Portrush

The Northern Irishman had two birdies and two bogeys in his front nine.

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The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy’s wild ride at home Open continues at Royal Portrush

McIlroy began the day three off the lead but quickly made inroads with a birdie at the first.

The Independent UK

Overnight joint-leader Christian Bezuidenhout starts second round with a bogey

The South African missed a nine-foot putt for his par on the opening hole at Royal Portrush.

Evening Standard

What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open today? Day two start times, how to watch and latest odds

Masters champion has put himself in title contention on home turf in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

The Open 2025: sensational second-round 64 gives Scheffler outright lead – live reaction

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler justified his status with a scintillating display to take the lead on 10 under par

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The Independent UK

The Open 2025 live: Latest leaderboard and scores as Scottie Scheffler takes charge and Rory McIlroy in contention

Scheffler produced a superb display to seize the lead over Fitzpatrick, while McIlroy has had a mixed day on Friday but finds himself well in contention after fighting back to move to -3 at Royal Portrush

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy feels he has ‘the support of an entire country’ after bright start to Open

Rory McIlroy said he feels “the support of an entire country” after posting a one under par 70 to begin his Open bid

Sports Illustrated

Pleasing an Adoring Home Crowd, Rory McIlroy Starts Under Par at British Open

The world No. 2 shot 1-under 70 Thursday at Royal Portrush, a far better start than the first time he played at the Northern Ireland course an hour from home.

The Independent UK

The Open 2025: Tee times and second round schedule at Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

McIlroy, playing with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood, is one of the early starters in Friday’s second round and sits just three shots behind the leaders overnight, with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, well-placed at three under, set for a late start and finish on Friday alongside Shane Lowry and…

Sports Illustrated

2025 British Open Day 1 Winners and Losers: Scheffler and McIlroy Shine While DeChambeau Stumbles

The first day of the Open was a grind, but many players did exactly what was needed. Others, not so much. We call 'em like we see 'em.

Golf Monthly

The Open: Five-Way Tie Concludes First Round As Scheffler And McIlroy Off To Strong Starts At Royal Portrush

After a tough opening day at Royal Portrush, a five-way tie at four-under is in play, with the likes of McIlroy, Scheffler and several big names making good starts

The National (Scotland)

Slow going as first round of The Open tests the patience at Royal Portrush

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