Check out the best shots from Royal Portrush's par-3 13th hole from Round 2 of the 2025 Open Championship.

During Friday afternoon's rainy second-round action in Northern Ireland, the NBC crew of Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner were literally ducking for cover when a bat found its way into their booth. Thankfully for all of us, the cameras were rolling as Hicks and Kisner attempted to shoo the creature away.

First it was a wild bat invading the booth that sent Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner ducking for cover. Then on-course reporter Smylie Kaufman apparently experienced some technical difficulties which led to him dropping an expletive on an unexpectedly hot mic.

As Jon Rahm was lining up a putt during the second round of the 2025 British Open, on-course reporter Smylie Kaufman unknowingly swore on live TV.

The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush (also known as the British Open) is making the turn. The world's best golfers are set to compete for the final major tournament of the 2025 season.

NBC Sports' 50 hours of traditional live tournament coverage kicks off from across the pond Thursday, July 17 on Peacock from 1:30 a.m. ET to 4 a.m. ET, before heading to USA Network from 4 a.m. ET to 3:30 p.m. ET. The same schedule applies for Second Round coverage on Friday, July 18.

As it circled over their heads, Hicks did his best to thwart it, flailing his hands around and laughing it off. Kisner, meanwhile, sunk deep into his chair. Then he took his sport coat and hid underneath it. Just as we all would:

The 2025 Open Championship is well underway at Royal Portrush. Here's what to know about the projected cut line at the 2025 Open Championship and which players will be fighting to stay in contention:

The final golf major of 2025 will take place this week on NBC and Peacock. Where is the tournament? Who could win? Here's what to know.

The 153rd Open Championship, at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, runs Thursday, July 17, through Sunday, July 20.

The 2025 Open Championship will be available across several different channels and platforms. On TV, you can watch The Open Championship on NBC. Here's how you can tune in on each day (all times Eastern): Saturday, July 19th: 5-7 a.m. (USA, NBC Sports App), 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports App)

Brian Harman talks to Cara Banks about his impressive Round 2 showing at The Open Championship, where he's been able to rely on past experience at Royal Portrush.