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The Latest Breaking News on The Open 2025: sensational second-round 64 gives Scheffler outright lead – as it happened

The Open 2025: sensational second-round 64 gives Scheffler outright lead – as it happened

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

The Guardian - 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 Independent UK

Fact or Fiction: Matt Fitzpatrick Is the Top Contender Among British Open Early Leaders

Five players opened with rounds of 4-under 67 at Royal Portrush and the SI Golf team debates whether the major champion in the group has an edge.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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…

The Independent UK

Portrush crawl felt like 12-hour ordeal for Leishman

Marc Leishman felt his frustrating day at the British Open, which ended with him bogeying the last hole, seemed to drag on for an eternity at Royal Portrush.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

Philosophical Scheffler back to winning grind at Open

Fresh from his musings about the meaning of his golfing life, Scottie Scheffler let his clubs do all the talking on the opening day of the British Open.

AAP

MacIntyre the pick of the Scots as amateur Graham overcomes early Open nerves

The National (Scotland)

Harris English among a fascinating group of leaders after Open’s longest day

Scottie Scheffler is only one shot behind the five joint leaders and Rory McIlroy signed for a 70 on a day marked by slow play at Royal Portrush

The Guardian - UK

Final LIV Golf Leaderboard At The Open

Bryson DeChambeau finished top of the LIV Golfers in the field at Royal Portrush - here's how the final leaderboard looks

Golf Monthly

You don’t want to let them down – Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope

The Northern Irishman was cheered throughout his opening round at Royal Portrush.

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy flirts with 2019 Open nightmare but recovers to keep dream intact

A bungled opening tee shot raised concern but home favourite escaped with a bogey and showed glimpses of good form as weather improved

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Home favourite Rory McIlroy falls short in bid for first-round Open lead

McIlroy had to settle for a one-over-par round of 70.

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