The winner stands to earn a healthy cash reward despite The Open lagging behind the other three majors for prize money

The second round of the 2025 Open Championship is complete at Royal Portrush. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has the lead with Matt Fitzpatrick one shot back. Scheffler is at 10-under after rounds of 68-64, while Fitzpatrick shot scores of 67-66.

Players and spectators will want to keep an umbrella or poncho handy as golf's final major continues through Sunday in Northern Ireland.Fast FactsThe 153rd edition of The Open Championship is being hosted at Royal Portrush Golf Club on the Northern Ireland coast,

The World No. 1 and tournament favorite shot a 7-under par 64 in the second round at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland as he zoomed to the top of the leaderboard. Scheffler sits at -10 entering the third round on Saturday, July 19, one stroke better than Matt Fitzpatrick, who is -9 through two rounds.

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 18, 2025 – NBC Sports presented exclusive second-round coverage of the 153 rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, across USA Network and Peacock, capped by Golf Central Live From the Open studio coverage on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.

Tyrrell Hatton is a combustible English golfer who can divide opinion with his on-course conduct. He curses out loud, he slams his clubs, he castigates himself and his ball.

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