Key Events
Showcasing the main events
Please enable JavaScript to utilize this feature.
Rickie Fowler reflected on his performance, stating, “I resolved a few issues yesterday. Xander has the opportunity to surpass me. I hope he puts a strong roll on the putt.” This is why people admire him. He not only excels at golf but also possesses a pleasant demeanor.
Schauffele has a challenging 27-foot putt to break the record set by Fowler just moments ago. The remarkable display by these two golfers on this Californian morning is truly astounding. They are currently five shots ahead of their closest competitors.
Leaderboard Update:
And then there were two! After making a birdie on the 17th hole (the 8th hole), Schauffele now has the chance to achieve a score of 61.-8: R Fowler (F), X Schauffele (17)
-3: B DeChambeau (F), S Scheffler (F), S W Kim (F), P Barjon (15)
Speaking of Meronk, he began his round with a birdie on the 1st hole. A year ago, I informed a Polish friend about a rising Polish golfer. “A Polish golfer?!?” she responded skeptically. Golf has a limited presence in Poland due to historical factors, such as the Communist regime’s disapproval of the sport. However, I have since updated her three times with news of his victories in the Irish Open, Australian Open, and last month’s Italian Open. In a difficult year for golf, his success has been a heartwarming story and has contributed to the growth of the sport.
Fowler attempts a 57-foot birdie putt for a score of 61… It’s a solid effort but falls a little short. He confidently sinks a three-foot par putt to finish with a remarkable eight-under 62. This is the lowest round ever recorded in the history of the US Open, featuring 10 birdies and two bogeys. As of now, Fowler has gained over three strokes on the field through his approaches and putting. Impressive performance!
This is the 123rd US Open, and only six players (Johnny Miller, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Vijay Singh, Justin Thomas, and Tommy Fleetwood) have achieved a score of 63, which is the championship’s record low round. Fowler has managed to reach the green on the par-three ninth hole. A two-putt on this hole would give him the first-ever score of 62 in a US Open. Meanwhile, Schauffele is at seven under through 16 holes.
Fowler successfully birdies the 17th hole! He confidently sinks a remarkable putt right into the center of the cup, showing his calm demeanor behind his sunglasses. With a score of eight under for the round, history awaits him at the 18th hole.
While speaking to PGATour.com’s Ben Everill, an Australian, earlier this week, I discovered his comparison of LA CC to the courses on the Melbourne sandbelt. Though he did note the noticeable difference in the Bermuda rough around the greens. Could Poland’s Adrian Meronk excel on this course due to its similarity to the sandbelt? This connection may seem unlikely, but Meronk won the Australian Open there last year and has just begun his round.
Fowler’s third shot lands 13 feet away from the hole on the eighth hole. If he successfully makes this putt and pars the final hole, he will achieve the lowest score in US Open history. If he manages to birdie both holes, he will break the record for the lowest score in the history of major championships, currently held by Branden Grace (62). Let’s wait and see if the record books will be rewritten.
Fowler’s ball lands to the right of a small wooden bridge in the baranca scruff. It’s a situation that requires careful consideration. There’s no need to take unnecessary risks. After all, it’s a par 5. Fowler wisely chooses to wedge it back into play. A smart move on his part.
Meanwhile, Schauffele’s chip from below the short par-4 15th hole doesn’t reach the green, but he successfully gets up and down for par, maintaining his score of six under. We also have a new clubhouse leader, as DeChambeau sinks a challenging putt to finish with a score of three under 67.
Finally, some difficulties arise for the two leading players. Schauffele’s tee shot on the 15th hole veers left and lands in the barranca short and left of the green. Fowler, on the other hand, severely misplaces his drive on the par-5 8th hole, sending it far to the right. It’s one of those situations where the ball is so off course that an alternative route back to the fairway/green might be necessary.
As the top two contenders face challenges, Scheffler’s putting skills remain impressive. He sinks a difficult 10-foot birdie putt at the 16th hole, bringing him to four under. Interestingly, the leading European player is Frenchman Paul Barjon, currently at two under.
Rickie Fowler is on track to achieve the lowest score in US Open history, but he may be surpassed. Xander Schauffele just made an incredible long-distance putt at the 5th hole, bringing him to six under and only one shot behind Fowler. Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler are three shots behind, both making strong finishes. For now, Americans are dominating the US Open, but perhaps Rory McIlroy will have something to say about that when he tees off at 9:54 pm UK time.
Julien Menz raises an interesting question about the use of longer putters and whether using the top of the putter as a cue (similar to a billiards shot) is allowed according to golf rules. While I’m not an expert on golf rules, it does sound like a fun idea. I recall trying it once on the practice green after a match with my fellow blogger Matt and KK Downing from the heavy metal band Judas Priest. It may sound absurd, but it’s a true story.
Scottie Scheffler’s putting, which has been a weakness in recent months, is impressively accurate. He skillfully sinks a challenging 10-foot putt at the par-3 15th hole, bringing him to three under and placing him in solo third.
Despite Schauffele’s strong performance, Fowler maintains his lead at six under with four holes remaining. These holes consist of a 315-yard par 4, a 258-yard par 3, a 537-yard par 5, and a 184-yard par 3. If Fowler manages to play these holes in two under par, he will achieve the lowest 18-hole score in US Open history. However, it’s not over yet, as Schauffele is still in close pursuit at five under.
Jacob Solomon currently leads in the clubhouse with a score of 2 under 68. This 26-year-old golfer, who earned his spot in the US Open through Local and Final Qualifying, described his round as “one of the coolest days of my life, no doubt.” He also mentioned that the course was more favorable for earlier players like him, with minimal wind and the ability to stop wedges near the hole. Solomon, a native of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a big fan of the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco 49ers.
Fowler confidently secures a par on the 5th hole, maintaining his score of six under with four holes remaining. These holes include a 315-yard par 4, a 258-yard par 3, a 537-yard par 5, and a 184-yard par 3. If he can complete this closing stretch with a score of 2 under par, he will achieve the lowest 18-hole score in US Open history. Schauffele trails behind at five under with a chance to match or surpass Fowler’s record-breaking score.
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
