Rickie Fowler during his brilliant first round performance at the US Open. Photo: Getty ImagesRickie Fowler, a prime candidate to become the next in a long line of first-time major winners, fired a record-equalling seven-under-par 65 to seize a two-shot clubhouse lead in today's first round of the US Open. Fowler was right on point with most of his approach shots leading to comfortable birdie putts on the massive links-style layout that played at 7173m as the longest course ever in a US Open. Fowler, who three years ago threatened at each of the majors with four top-five finishes, said he has made improvements to his game this year. Fowler said that matching the Open record was "cool, but it's just the first round.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 15, 2017 20:14 UTC