Scottie Scheffler took control of the 2025 Open Championship with a seven-under 64 on Friday. Scheffler owns a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick and a two-shot edge over Brian Harman and Haotong Li.

Scheffler, after starting the day with six straight pars, ended up posting a 4-under 67 in the third round of the British Open. That gave the top-ranked golfer in the world a massive four-shot lead entering the final day of play in Northern Ireland.

The British Open almost never disappoints, and the start to the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland undeniably fit that bill.

Scottie Scheffler's second major victory of 2025 at The Open Championship essentially ensures him of being the top seed in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

Scheffler posted a 64 on Friday in the second round of the British Open, which had him just a shot off the course record in Northern Ireland. He left a birdie putt painfully short at the final hole, too. That moved the top-ranked golfer in the world into the solo lead at the midway point of the final major championship of the season.

Follow along for leaderboard updates, scores, highlights and more from the third round of the 2025 British Open Championship.

Watch the best moments from the early portion to the final round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler is the Champion Golfer of the Year, having won the 153rd Open Championship in convincing fashion.