Over the second round, Scottie Scheffler did what he has done many times: made victory feel inevitable. But could this one be the toughest to hold on to?

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

Scottie Scheffler made eight birdies on another wild afternoon of weather at Royal Portrush, and the result was a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick.

For the thousands at Royal Portrush watching him, they knew exactly what to expect from the world’s No. 1 player.

The World No. 1 looked in complete command of his game in shooting a Friday 64 to take a one-shot lead as he tries to claim another major title

Scheffler fired an incredible round where he went 7-under on Friday, good for the round of the day at Royal Portrush. For what it’s worth Brian Harman, Chris Gotterup and Bryson DeChambeau each carded rounds just one stroke back.

After that, Chris Gotterup, from Little Silver, N.J. and fresh off his Scottish Open victory on Sunday, is 5-under, along with Harris English, Bob MacIntyre, Tyrrell Hatton and Rasmus Hojgaard. Tony Finau and Nicolai Hojgaard are 4-under.

Another major championship means another opportunity for Scottie Scheffler, but success at the Open Championship and golf in general isn’t what fulfills the American.