Lowry takes British Open lead, Woods, McIlroy battle to make cut

Shane Lowry moved back into the lead of the 152nd British Open at seven under par midway through his second round as Tiger Woods looks set to miss the cut at Royal Troon on Friday.However, the Irishman, who won his sole major at the British Open in 2019, picked up birdies on the first, fifth and eighth to make the turn with a two-shot lead.