Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland

The 25th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is being held in Scotland at St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Kingsbarns, featuring a $5 million prize pool. A significant aspect of the tournament is the return of Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter to the DP World Tour. After a hiatus following their move to LIV Golf, both players reportedly paid over $1 million in fines to settle penalties, which allows them to apply for full membership for the 2027 season.

Following the second round, Casey Jarvis has maintained his lead at 11-under par after a strong performance at Kingsbarns. He is followed by a three-way tie at 10-under par, consisting of MJ Daffue, Rocco Repetto Taylor, and Matthew Jordan. Taylor recorded an eight-under 64 at Kingsbarns, while Jordan shot a seven-under 65 at Carnoustie.

Scandinavian golfers have also made notable appearances in the early stages. Danish golfer Niklas Nørgaard moved into a tie for fifth place after the second round with a score of seven under par, sitting two strokes behind Jarvis. Fellow Dane Jeff Winther sits in a tie for ninth place. Swedish players Mikael Lindberg and Hugo Townsend shared fifth place after the opening round, while others including Jens Dantorp, Björn Hellgren, and Joakim Lagergren have maintained competitive positions.

Defending champion Robert MacIntyre and Brooks Koepka remain in contention, both sitting at eight under par. The tournament utilizes a unique format where 168 professionals are paired with amateur partners for a pro-am competition. The professional portion follows a standard 72-hole stroke-play format across three courses. The field will be cut to the top 60 professionals and the top 20 pro-am teams for the final round at St Andrews.