SCHEFFLER'S SURGE AT THE OPEN - July 19th, 2025

On July 19th, 2025, Scottie Scheffler fired a career-low 64 to take a commanding lead after two rounds at The Open, while a controversial penalty rocked home favorite Shane Lowry.

THE SCHEFFLER SHOW

• World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler put on a masterclass at Royal Portrush, firing a career-low major round of 64 to seize the solo lead at ten under par, establishing a dominant position heading into the weekend.
• His putting has been otherworldly, making 30 of 31 putts from inside ten feet through two rounds.
• Scheffler is the first World No. 1 to hold the 36-hole lead at The Open since Tiger Woods did it back in 2006.

PENALTY & PAIN FOR PORTRUSH'S HERO

• The emotional heart of the day was Shane Lowry's controversial two-stroke penalty for a ball that moved, a ruling he felt was predetermined and made without considering the "naked eye" standard, leaving him visibly shaken.
• "I think they had the decision made," Lowry said of the ruling. "I just have to accept it and move on."
• Lowry ultimately accepted the penalty to avoid being "slaughtered all over social media tonight for being a cheat."

BRYSON'S BIG BOUNCE-BACK

• After a disastrous opening 78, Bryson DeChambeau staged a dramatic comeback with a brilliant 65 to make the cut on the number, fighting back from the brink of an early exit.
• After his first round, DeChambeau admitted his first thought was, "I want to go home."
• He credited his father's simple but powerful advice—"never give up"—for fueling his incredible turnaround.

Quick Hits

Højgaard twins in contention • Cut line at +1 sends Koepka & Smith home • Pace of play a major talking point

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