After two rounds, here’s what we know about this year’s British Open at St. Andrews: The old course isn’t showing its teeth like it has in recent years. Scores were low, with leader Cameron Smith posting the lowest rate over par in the Open’s 150-year history. And with conditions expected to be favorable for most of the weekend, weather is unlikely to play a major role in this weekend’s tournament.
Cameron Young, the first-round leader, is still in the mix just behind Smith. Rory McIlroy, still searching for his next major after a drought that has now lasted nearly eight years, is right there in the hunt, as is Victor Hovland. Dustin Johnson, who caused so much trouble when he jumped from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, is also within striking distance of the lead after two rounds. A lot of golf remains to be played, but many of the game’s best are already preparing to charge the Claret Jug.
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The Claret Jug awaits the winner of the British Open. (Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)
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