A glance at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York:
Leading: Former champion Dustin Johnson and three other players are tied after shooting 1-under 69s.
Just behind: Jason Dufner was a stroke behind at 70.
Where’s Tiger: Tiger Woods shot a 78 that included two double bogeys and a triple bogey.
Other notables: Phil Mickelson shot a 77, Jordan Spieth a 78 and Rory McIlroy an 80.
Tough going: Just five players shot par or better on a day where the par-70 Shinnecock played to an average of 76.47.
Quotable: “I enjoy the fight. I enjoy the grind, really. I do enjoy it, especially when you’re on the right side of the fight. When you get a bit cut up and bruised, it can change pretty quick.” – Justin Rose, who is in a group two shots back of the lead at 1 over
Featured tee times: 6:02 a.m., Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas. 11:47 a.m., Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy.
TV: 5 a.m.-11:30 a.m., FS1; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Fox.
Associated Press
