Brian Harman Takes Command at The Open 2025 with Grit and Fortune
At one point, it wasn’t even a particularly spectacular shot that brought Harman more into the spotlight. On the infamous par-three 16th, his tee shot looked doomed—headed straight for the gnarly bank left of the green. But somehow, it skipped out of the thick rough, landed gently onto the fringe, and rolled just enough to give him a safe two-putt par. It’s these kinds of breaks that make you wonder: is it really just his day?
He’s sitting at -7 now, holding onto a two-shot lead and building momentum. It’s starting to feel very familiar. Let’s not forget, when Harman took the lead at Hoylake two years ago, he never let it go. The lefty from Georgia is not flashy, but what he brings is laser focus, a repeatable swing, and ice-cold nerves on the greens. That’s what wins Opens.
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Meanwhile, others have struggled to keep pace. Harris English had drawn level briefly, but a misadventure at the par-five 12th—including a drive into a bunker and a wide left approach—led to a costly bogey. That dropped him back to -5. It's a harsh punishment on a hole that’s been giving up birdies all day.
Elsewhere, Rory McIlroy’s round has been more of a grind. While the galleries came alive with an early birdie at the first and another near-eagle at 12, his performance has been inconsistent. His driving remains wayward—only a few fairways found—and he’s scrambling too often for par. There’s still hope, but he’s trailing and the pressure is mounting.
Tyrrell Hatton is holding steady at -5 despite a bogey at 14, and Haotong Li continues his bogey-free run, a remarkable feat in itself. Yet, it’s Harman who has quietly and confidently taken charge of this championship. While others are navigating the ups and downs, Harman is proving that patience, precision, and a little luck can be the winning formula on links golf’s grandest stage.
With two rounds still to play, the leaderboard may shift, but if history is any guide, when Brian Harman finds the front at The Open—he doesn’t look back.
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