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British Open 2017: Jordan Spieth Leads Field, Rory McIlroy Lurking After Round 2

Jordan Spieth leads the 2017 British Open by two shots after shooting 69 on a rain-soaked day at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on Friday. Spieth is two ahead of Matt Kuchar and three ahead of Ian Poulter and Brooks Koepka.

Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy is tied for seventh after finishing two under par for the day.

The cut line was projected at five over, and veterans Mark O'Meara and 45-year-old Padraig Harrington were among those to miss it, along with Darren Clarke, Patrick Reed, David Lipsky and Justin Thomas.

For the full leaderboard after two rounds, visit the tournament's official website.