Wallace climbs Open leaderboard with early birdie run
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:42 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Matt Wallace made an impressive start to his second round at The Open, recording three birdies in the first six holes. This performance briefly moved him to a tie for second place, just two strokes behind the leader. With five birdies through eleven holes, Wallace's strong showing has brought him to the top of the leaderboard. The round continues as players fight for position on a challenging course this summer.
- •Matt Wallace recorded three birdies in the first six holes.
- •Wallace tied for second place, trailing the leader by two strokes.
- •He has five birdies through eleven holes in the second round.
- •The Open is currently ongoing this summer.
"Matt Wallace posted three birdies in the opening six holes of his second round at The Open, briefly lifting him to tied-second and within two of the lead.
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