The 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush is underway with intense competition and challenging weather conditions. After Round 1, Matt Fitzpatrick, Harris English, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Haotong Li, and Jacob Skov Olesen share the lead at 4-under-par, with Fitzpatrick finally fulfilling major expectations by shooting a solid 67. The pre-tournament favorites, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm, are also in strong positions, with Scheffler at 3-under and Rahm at 1-under after Round 1. McIlroy, playing in his home country, struggled early but recovered to shoot 70, positioning himself well for the weekend. The weather worsened in Round 2, with Li taking the solo lead at -9 after a remarkable round, while Harman, Scheffler, and McIlroy remain in the hunt. Notable struggles include Bryson DeChambeau, who shot 78 in Round 1, and other top players like Morikawa and Koepka. The leaderboard is tightly packed, with 35 players within three shots of the lead, amidst windy and rainy conditions. The tournament continues with Round 2, promising potential for low scores and dramatic shifts in standings.