Overview

• Jon Rahm’s 75 in the second round moved his total to four over par, dimming his chances for a US Open title.
• He missed seven short putts inside three meters and gave up four bogeys and a double bogey on Friday.
• Only about a dozen players finished under par in the opening round as Oakmont Country Club’s fast greens and deep rough proved punishing.
• JJ Spaun took the first-round lead with a bogey-free performance that included four birdies in the morning session.
• Top players like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy struggled early, carding 73 and 74 respectively in round one.