Brian Harman is hunting down another British Open title. Harman won the claret jug two years ago at Royal Liverpool. He shot a 64 without a bogey on his card

Harman has not played well since a family friend died following an accident involving his son. At Royal Portrush this week, he has found a rhythm.

Harman wants more and, though 36 holes of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, he’s put himself in position to hoist the Claret Jug for a second time thanks to a second-round 65 on Thursday. That put him in the lead at 8-under par as some of the players with later tee times, such as Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm, were teeing off.