Shane Lowry has been assessed a two-shot penalty for his golf ball moving in the rough on the 12th hole of the British Open.

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday in the British Open. No matter. Nothing stopped the world’s No. 1 player on his way to a 7-under 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend.

By Martyn Herman and Ed Osmond PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) -World number one Scottie Scheffler conjured up a brilliant 64 to lead the British Open after an enthralling second round as home favourite Rory McIlroy's roller-coaster ride continued at Royal Portrush on Friday.

Scottie Scheffler made eight birdies on another wild afternoon of weather at Royal Portrush, and the result was a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick.

The final men's golf major of 2025 tees off Thursday with the 153rd British Open. Here's what to know to watch The Open Championship for free.

The 153rd Open Championship kicked off Thursday from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, where the world's top players are competing for the year's final major