PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A brief look at the second round Friday of the British Open at Royal Portrush: LEADER: Scottie Scheffler had a 7-under 64 and was at 10-under 132. CHASING: Matt Fitzpatrick of England (66) was one shot behind.

Former World No.1 had a little guidance in the 1996 Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, all the way to the final green.

Irishman Padraig Harrington teed off The 153rd Open and was the first one to notch a birdie on the day, generating some noise from the Northern Ireland crowd.

Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are offering reminders that the British Open doesn't discriminate against older players.

Keegan Bradley’s decision about whether to be a playing captain at the 2025 Ryder Cup keeps getting easier or harder, depending on one’s perspective.

The "Golden Bear" and 18-time major winner won the first of his three Opens and completed the first of his three career grand slams along the southeastern Scottish coast in 1966, then called the par-71 layout "the best golf course in Britain."

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).

The last time the British Open came to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy missed the cut. Will he claim his second major of the year this time around?