"Brian Harman Dominates British Open, McIlroy Still in Contention"

Brian Harman holds a five-shot lead at the halfway point of the Open Championship, with a low ball flight and strong putting stroke. Despite his previous struggles when leading, Harman's dominant performance so far has put him in control of his own destiny. Tommy Fleetwood is the closest contender, six shots behind. Rory McIlroy, although nine shots adrift, is not ruling himself out of contention. Several top players, including Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, missed the cut.