Scottie Scheffler is living up to his status as the top favorite to win the Open Championship by taking the lead after the second round.

Scheffler played through the rain and in the shine Friday, shooting 7-under 64 to move one clear of Matt Fitzpatrick through 36 holes at Royal Portrush.

Scottie Scheffler delivered another example Saturday at Royal Portrush why he has dominated golf the last three years. He was the only player in the last eight groups not to make a bogey on his way to a 4-under 67 that allowed him to open a four-shot lead as he goes for the third leg of the career Grand Slam.