Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1, left fans in awe on Friday at the Open Championship in Royal Portrush. With a casual short-sleeved shirt and an umbrella in hand—ready for the unpredictable weather—he delivered a performance filled with energy and precision! 🌟
Scheffler set the tone by chaining three consecutive birdies to close the gap, then adding two more down the stretch to seize the lead. Wrapping up with a confident 15-foot putt that nearly dropped in as a final birdie, he posted a seven-under-par 64—his lowest round in a major. This stellar round put him one shot ahead of former U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, not to be outdone, showcased his skill with a dynamic run on the back nine, starting off with four straight birdies before a couple of missed putts slowed his momentum. Finishing with a 66, he admitted, "I felt like every facet of my game was on today."
Meanwhile, Brian Harman capitalized on a burst of surprising sunshine to put together a bogey-free 65, keeping him right in the mix. Li Haotong of the Chinese mainland also made an impact, carding a solid 67. Over in Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy energized the local crowd with his familiar play, though a 69 left him trailing by seven shots heading into the weekend.
As Scheffler chases another leg of the Career Grand Slam, all eyes will be on the greens to see if he can maintain this high-octane momentum. Stay tuned for more thrilling action at the Open Championship!
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Scottie Scheffler sets daunting target on day two at Open Championship
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