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- British Open at a glance</p>
<p>The July 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM</p>
<p>Scottie Scheffler of the United States, left waits with Collin Morikawa of the United States to putt on the 18th green during the second round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Friday, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super) ()</p>
<p>PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A brief look at the second round Friday of the British Open at Royal Portrush:</p>
<p>LEADER: Scottie Scheffler had a 7-under 64 and was at 10-under 132.</p>
<p>CHASING: Matt Fitzpatrick of England (66) was one shot behind.</p>
<p>LURKING: Former British Open champion Brian Harman (65) and Li Haotong of China (67) were two shots behind.</p>
<p>LOSING GROUND: Rory McIlroy started the second round three shots out of the lead. He shot 69 and was seven shots back going into the weekend.</p>
<p>THE CUT: The 36-hole cut was at 1-over 143, eliminating players like Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Cantlay. Cameron Smith missed the cut in all four majors and he now has missed five cuts in a row in the majors.</p>
<p>OAKMONT REUNION: Saturday's pairings include Dustin Johnson and J.J. Spaun, the last two U.S. Open champions at Oakmont. Johnson made the cut for the first time this year in a major.</p>
<p>KEY STATISTIC: Scheffler has his lowest 36-hole score in a major at 132.</p>
<p>NOTEWORTHY: Bryson DeChambeau was 13 shots better than the first round. He shot 65 to make the cut and was 11 shots behind.</p>
<p>QUOTEWORTHY: "It's probably nicer than playing the U.S. Open." — Matt Fitzpatrick of England, on the prospect of playing Scottie Scheffler in the final group Saturday at the British Open.</p>
<p>TELEVISION: Saturday, 5-7 a.m. (USA Network), 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (NBC).</p>
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