Brian Harman Hunts Down Another British Open Title with Early Lead at Royal Portrush
ROYAL PORTRUSH GOLF CLUB, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 18 – Brian Harman posted a bogey-free 6-under 65 in round two at Royal Portrush, moving to eight under and within three shots of the lead as he chases a second British Open title.
- On Friday, July 18, 2025, Brian Harman shot a bogey-free, six-under-par 65 at Royal Portrush to seize the early lead and start his weekend hunt for another Claret Jug.
- Two years after his first Open win in 2023, Harman aims to become the first American since Tiger Woods to win two Open Championships in a three-year span.
- Harman carded a 6-under 65, hitting 10 of 14 fairways and 14 of 18 greens in regulation.
- Heading into the weekend, Harman will be both the hunter and the hunted, with Harris English, Rasmus Hojgaard, Tyrrell Hatton, and Robert MacIntyre three shots behind.
- Off the course, Harman lives on a 60-acre ranch where he hunts turkeys and deer to eat using a bow and arrow.
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British Open: Brian Harman seeking another British Open title with early lead at Royal Portrush
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks at his putt on the 7th green during the second round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Friday, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Tyrrell Hatton of England chips onto the 7th green during the second round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Friday, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Brian …
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