A glance at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York.
Leading: Dustin Johnson at 4-under 136 after a second-round 67.
Just behind: Scott Piercy and Charley Hoffman are four shots back at even-par 140.
Where’s Tiger: Gone, after shooting 10 over for two rounds and missing the cut.
Missing out: Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth also missed the cut.
Notable: Six other players have led by four shots or more going into the weekend of the U.S. Open.
Key stat: Players have made triple bogey or worse on all but six holes at Shinnecock Hills.
Quotable: “Maybe it makes a few people happy out there that, you know, we kind of mess up just as good as everyone else. We’re human, right? We make a mistake.” — Ian Poulter, discussing the triple bogey that left Dustin Johnson as the only player under par.
Featured tee times: Rickie Fowler, Russell Henley, 2:26 p.m. EDT; Scott Piercy, Dustin Johnson, 3:10 p.m.
TV: 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Fox.
Associated Press
