Shane Lowry Leads Open Championship After Stellar Second Round

Ireland's Shane Lowry leads the Open Championship at Royal Troon after a masterful second round. He finished with a two-under 69, maintaining a two-shot lead over England's Dan Brown. American Scottie Scheffler and England’s Justin Rose also showed strong performances under challenging windy conditions.

Ireland’s Shane Lowry led the Open Championship after a masterful second round at Royal Troon, finishing with a two-under 69 for a seven-under total. This puts him two shots ahead of English qualifier Dan Brown.

American Scottie Scheffler is in strong contention despite a bogey on the 18th, while England’s Justin Rose remains well-positioned after a solid round, keeping him three under.

Notably, Tiger Woods struggled with a disappointing round, effectively ruling him out of the tournament. The wind presented challenges throughout the day, making it difficult for players to move up the leaderboard.