Shane Lowry maintained his lead in the British Open at Royal Troon after a tumultuous second round on Friday. Despite a double bogey on the 11th hole, Lowry finished with a 2-under 69, securing a two-shot lead at 7-under 135. He will have a late tee time on the weekend, giving him ample time to prepare for the upcoming rounds.
Lowry's closest competitors are Daniel Brown of England and Justin Rose, both trailing by two shots. The field saw some challenging moments, with players like Justin Thomas and Robert MacIntyre struggling early on but managing to stay in contention.
