The Open Championship 2025 Day 2 Highlights
After a wonderful performance on day 1, day 2 started on an entertaining note. Here is the complete The Open Championship 2025 Day 2 Highlights.
Key Moments & Performers
Scottie Scheffler shot a bogey-free 64 (‑7) — his lowest-ever major round — to surge into the 36-hole lead at 10‑under, tying the course record and outperforming the weather’s wet and windy challenges.
Matt Fitzpatrick followed close behind with a 66 (‑5), moving to 9‑under and trailing Scheffler by just one, while expressing confidence that the pressure is now on the leader.
Brian Harman shot a flawless 65 (‑6), boosting himself to 8‑under. He joked about being drug‑tested, mirroring his routine after winning in 2023.
Li Haotong also sits at 8‑under, tying with Harman in strong contention.
Rory McIlroy scored a solid 69 (‑2) to reach 3‑under. He remains “in a decent position,” motivated to chase the lead after missing the cut in 2019.
Shane Lowry endured a tougher day, including a profanity-laced rant, a controversial 2‑stroke penalty, and finished right at the cut line at 2‑under.
Summary Table – Top Leaders After Round 2
| Player | R2 Score | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | 64 (-7) | 132 (−10) |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 66 (-5) | 133 (−9) |
| Brian Harman | 65 (-6) | 134 (−8) |
| Li Haotong | 67 (-4) | 134 (−8) |
| Rory McIlroy | 69 (-2) | 139 (−3) |
| Shane Lowry | – | −2 approx. |
What It Means Going into the Weekend
Scheffler is looking poised to challenge for his first Open Claret Jug, riding wave after wave of dominance reminiscent of his Tiger Woods comparisons.
Fitzpatrick, the final group competing alongside Scheffler on Saturday, is relishing the pressure and looking to become the first Englishman since 1992 to win at Portrush.
Harman and Li remain strong contenders, especially given Harman’s 2023 links success and Li’s breakthrough run.
McIlroy has home crowd momentum and is hoping for a weekend surge after a composed second round.
Lowry will aim to bounce back from his penalty-scuffle to make an impact on Saturday.
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