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Professional golfers are navigating challenging, firm course conditions during the second round of The Open. Players like Francesco Molinari emphasize the need for strategic thinking and mental resilience due to shifting wind patterns.
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Francesco Molinari, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after reaching the halfway mark at four under par:
"Two good days. Today, playing in the afternoon was more challenging than yesterday. It was a different challenge for sure.
"We saw a completely different course with the switch in wind direction. A lot of thinking out on the tee boxes to decide what to do. Played well and looking forward to the weekend.
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