June14 USOpenstart

Five players shared the early lead at the US Open in Oakmont. Tom Byrum, last year’s co-runner-up, Colin Montgomerie – who fired a birdie at his first – Craig Kanada, Sam Walker and Boo Weekley were tied at one under par.

After starting his day with a 70-yard chip-in on the first hole for birdie, Ken Duke gave it away on No. 2. From the left rough, Duke’s ball on No. 1 dropped within four feet of the hole before slowly making its way in.

The downpour on Wednesday night is helping the first players out – the greens are a bit softer and more receptive.

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