Key events from two hours ago marked a dynamic second round at the US Open.
Ryan Fox demonstrated a rollercoaster performance, recording alternating birdies and bogeys. His last two holes reflected this unpredictability: on the 14th, after navigating the hole with a long 50-foot putt, he overshot the mark but managed to save par from 12 feet away. On the 15th, however, he rebounded by sending a 200-yard bunker shot within eight feet of the hole and comfortably sinking the birdie. Currently, he sits at +1, buoyed by his recent Canadian Open victory.
Jon Rahm successfully made par at the 3rd hole, having previously ventured into the 4th fairway. His fellow competitor, Jordan Spieth, struggled with his driver, landing his tee shot in difficult territory, which may lead to a challenging score.
Spieth’s struggle continued as he made a wild shot off the tee again at the 3rd, resulting in another bogey that left him at +2. After starting strong with a scrambled par at the 1st hole, his inconsistency has become evident.
Following these developments, the leaderboard saw updates, with JJ Spaun leading at -4 and Brooks Koepka trailing just behind at -3. Koepka’s recent back-to-back birdies helped him recover from an opening bogey, while Justin Thomas faced setbacks, struggling with a three-putt that resulted in a double bogey after shooting a 76 yesterday, leaving him at +9.
Jordan Spieth’s woes continued on the 2nd hole, moving back to +1 after failing to convert his par putt. Meanwhile, Rahm’s performance has dipped as he reevaluated his approach, attempting to recapture his championship form after previously posting a 69.
Scottie Scheffler showcased impressive skill on the 11th, navigating a challenging shot that nearly resulted in an extraordinary birdie, ultimately settling for a commendable par. Back on the 2nd hole, Spieth faced trouble again, struggling with his attempt to reach the green from thick rough, though he managed to find the green on his second attempt.
With round two conditions mirroring yesterday’s—warm with slight moisture—predictions for scoring appear steady. Just a single player, Spaun, managed a bogey-free round yesterday, making it a noteworthy statistic among the extensive history of US Open rounds at Oakmont.
As players continue to tackle the course, all eyes remain on Scottie Scheffler, Koepka, and Spieth to see if they can turn their fortunes around as the pressure mounts in this highly competitive second round.