Scheffler now has three career grand slam legs locked up along with his first Champion Golfer of the Year title

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.

There was a moment in the middle of the afternoon Saturday at Royal Portrush where it still felt like anything was possible at the 2025 Open Championship. All scenarios were still on the table. Hope ran rampant around the property as the third round trundled on and player after player made birdie after birdie.

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.

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

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

Watch the best moments from the early portion to the third round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler was a heavy favorite (-190) with a one-shot lead through two rounds of The Open.