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Brooks Koepka, Adam Scott face tough realities after MCs at Open

The cut line at the Open Championship fell at 1 over par, allowing exactly 70 players to make the weekend at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. A few of the more notable names to miss the cut will be kicking themselves for more reasons than one.

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2025 Open takeaways: Scottie Scheffler appears unstoppable as Rory McIlroy eyes weekend run at Royal Portrush

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

Golf News / ESPN / July 18

Tee times for the third round of The Open

Here is the full list of tee times for the third round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Shane Lowry News / Yardbarker / July 18

Shane Lowry has strong reaction to receiving two-stroke penalty

Shane Lowry has strong reaction to being assessed two-stroke penalty

Shane Lowry caught an unfortunate break during the second round of The Open Championship on Friday, and the Irishman suggested that he disagreed with the ruling.

It's Scottie's World, No Doubt About It; World No. 1 on Top at the Open

Jon Rahm Has Meltdown at The Open on Friday

Shane Lowry appeared to commit penalty during Open Championship

The 'Open Championship winners' quiz

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The 'Open Championship winners' quiz

The oldest of the four major golf championships, The Open Championship has seen 147 champions since its establishment in 1860. Can you name every golfer to have their name engraved on the Claret Jug in the event's history? (And sorry, Jean van de Velde doesn't count.)Note: The Open Championship wasn't held in 1871, from 1915-1919, from 1940-1945 and in 2020.Last names are acceptable as answers.

The 'Last 30 U.S. Open golf champions' quiz

The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Masters winners' quiz

Scottie Scheffler News / Athlon Sports / July 18

It's Scottie's World, No Doubt About It; World No. 1 on Top at the Open

Scottie Scheffler did what Scottie Scheffler does when it matters most. On Friday at Royal Portrush, the world's No. 1 golfer delivered a masterclass in championship golf, firing a 7-under-par 64 that catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard at the 153rd Open Championship.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / July 18

Scottie Scheffler holds lead at midway point of The Open

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler shot a 7-under-par 64 in the second round of The Open Championship on Friday, moving into the top spot at Portrush, Northern Ireland, in his bid for a second major championship of the year.

Jon Rahm News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Jon Rahm Has Meltdown at The Open on Friday

The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush is heating up as top contenders battle harsh conditions and stiff competition. After day one, several players remain tightly packed on the leaderboard.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / July 18

2025 Open missed cuts: Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka among notables not making weekend at Royal Portrush

The 2021 and 2022 Open champions are among the cut line casualties this week at Royal Portrush

Phil Mickelson News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Phil Mickelson Makes History at Open Championship

Phil Mickelson opened the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush with a one‑under 70, navigating intermittent rain and firm winds in round one. He followed it with a one-over 72 on Friday.

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The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Golf News / Yardbarker / July 18

Ranking Open Championship contenders with best chance of catching Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler doesn't usually give up leads on the weekend, but if he does, these are the players with the best chance of catching him.

England’s Matt Fitzpatrick, 2 others share early lead at The Open Championship

Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship start should terrify the rest of the field

A Buddhist monk is surprisingly in contention at the Open Championship

The 'Open Championship winners' quiz

Rory McIlroy News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Rory McIlroy Sends Honest Message During Second Round of the Open Championship

The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush is underway, and some of golf’s biggest names are fighting for the final men’s major of the year. Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele are all in the mix as the competition heads into the weekend, with extended live coverage from media houses like Sky Sports.