Overview

• Sam Burns fired a five-under 65 in the second round to reach three-under par and hold a one-stroke lead over J.J. Spaun and a two-stroke cushion over Viktor Hovland.
• Only three players remain under par after 36 holes on Oakmont’s narrow fairways, deep rough and lightning-fast greens.
• Rain delays halted Friday’s play with 13 golfers left on the course, leaving suspended holes to be completed early Saturday before the third round.
• Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson were among the marquee names to miss the cut at seven-over par or higher.
• Rory McIlroy sank a birdie at the 18th to advance at six-over par but stands nine strokes behind Burns as the weekend begins.