The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

If Scottie Scheffler is still wrestling with just why he wants to win the Open Championship, he’s doing a remarkable job of hiding it.

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.

Over the second round, Scottie Scheffler did what he has done many times: made victory feel inevitable. But could this one be the toughest to hold on to?

The first round of the 2025 Open Championship saw Royal Portrush giving the 156-player field all it could handle as ever-changing weather conditions allowed the Northern Ireland course to show off its strength against the best players in the world.

Scottie Scheffler is more than just lurking now at the 152nd Open Championship, with his stellar play shining in the rain.

Another major championship means another opportunity for Scottie Scheffler, but success at the Open Championship and golf in general isn’t what fulfills the American.

Scottie Scheffler successfully navigated the adverse weather conditions to post an excellent first round at the Open Championship.