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Sam Burns Holds One-Shot Lead as Weather Halts U.S. Open Second Round at Oakmont

Oakmont’s five-inch rough is testing the field, projected to set the cut near 7-over par under soggy conditions.

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Overview

  • Play was halted Friday evening due to lightning warnings and heavy rain with 13 players yet to finish the second round.
  • Sam Burns leads at 3-under 137 through 36 holes, holding a one-shot advantage over J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland.
  • Oakmont’s five-inch rough and deep bunkers have driven the projected cut line to approximately 7-over par.
  • Former champions Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and six-time runner-up Phil Mickelson were among those who fell beyond the cut mark.
  • A forecast of rain and widespread thunderstorms threatens to disrupt the final two rounds over the weekend.