Scottie Scheffler, Open Championship
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The top-ranked golfer in the world posted an early 3-under 68 and entered the clubhouse at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland just a shot off the lead. By the end of the day, though, there were five golfers — Jacob Skov, Olesen, Haotong Li, Matt Fitzpartick, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Harris English — tied for the lead at 4-under.
Scheffler showed there are layers to his game after the putter caught fire at Royal Portrush in a seven-under-par round of 69 to lead Matt Fitzpatrick by one, while Rory McIlroy is also in contention
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SportsGrid on MSNScottie Favored Over The Field at The Open ChampionshipScottie Scheffler leads at the halfway mark of The Open Championship, closely chased by Matthew Fitzpatrick. Both will be in tomorrow's final pairing.
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