Scottie Scheffler surged to the top of the 2025 Open Championship leaderboard after a stunning 7-under 64 in the second round. He now holds a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick, with Brian Harman and Haotong Li two strokes further back. Scheffler's exceptional performance, particularly his putting and approach shots, makes him the overwhelming favorite. However, his putting consistency remains a key factor in determining his chances of winning his first Claret Jug and completing the career grand slam.

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