Kaymer breaks US Open record
Martin Kaymer continued his assault of Pinehurst No. 2 when he carded his second successive 65 at the US Open on Friday.
The German former world number one was three shots ahead after the first round and continued his US Open campaign at the North Carolina course in fine form.
Kaymer also became the first player in history to card two opening rounds of 65 or better at a major championship and is also the lowest score at the US Open at the halfway stage.
After starting his round at the back nine, he carded three birdies over his first nine holes, including a fine save on the 15th, where his approach found the bunker but he got up-and-down to make good par.
While several players struggled to go lower than two-under, Kaymer continued to play near-faultless golf in breezy conditions.
He bagged two more birdies at the third and fifth to reach 10-under, and closed off with three pars to head to the clubhouse on 10-under.
One of the players on two-under and in the clubhouse is Brendon de Jonge, who followed up his first round 70 with a 68 on Friday.
“As soon as I got here on Monday, I liked the set-up on this golf course. I drive the ball very well around here, which is perfect for getting into these greens,” De Jonge told Sky Sports.
“Obviously Martin [Kaymer] is way ahead and we’re all going to be playing catch-up this weekend. He’s definitely not playing the same golf course as everyone else is! I feel like we’re going to play a very difficult golf course this weekend.”
Whilst Kaymer is in seemingly unstoppable form, several high-profile players look like missing the cut, including two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson and former world number one Luke Donald.
Watson carded a second round 70, but lies at six-over after a disastrous opening round.
Donald also improved on his first round 77 with a 69 on Friday, but is far from guaranteed to get a crack at the course a third time.
Dustin Johnson carded his second 69 of the week to lie on two-under as well, while new world number one recovered to level par after responding to his first round 73 with a 67 on Friday.
Latest
-
NewsTiger Woods to partner son Charlie in next month’s PNC Championship
Woods has not played since the Open Championship in July.
-
The MajorsI want to fulfil my dreams – Adam Scott in no mood to lower expectations
Scott is seeking a third Australian PGA Championship title this week in his native Queensland.
-
Ryder CupNicolas Colsaerts named a vice-captain for Europe’s Ryder Cup team
The Belgian joins Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari on Luke Donald’s staff.
-
NewsIreland’s Ancient East: Golf attractions alongside stunning beauty of Kildare
Ireland has a rich mix of tourist attractions across its varied and beautiful terrain.
-
European TourRory McIlroy crowned top golfer in Europe despite Jon Rahm claiming Dubai title
The Spaniard’s two-shot victory over England’s Tyrrell Hatton and Sweden’s Alex Noren was his third in six years at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
-
LPGA TourLeona Maguire shoots day’s best to tie Lydia Ko in chasing LPGA’s largest prize
Maguire is chasing her second title while Ko is close to claiming her second straight LPGA Tour player of the year.
-
European TourRory McIlroy edges ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick in race to be European number one
McIlroy’s third round of 65 at the DP World Tour Championship put him back ahead of his rival in the rankings.
-
LPGA TourLydia Ko firms lead for biggest prize in women’s golf history at LPGA finale
The 25-year-old turned a one-shot lead into a five-shot edge as she chased down the two-million-dollar (£1.6million) prize.
-
European TourMatt Fitzpatrick leading race to become European number one
Rory McIlroy gave the Yorkshireman something to think about with a late blitz.
-
LPGA TourLydia Ko in the lead for largest prize in women’s golf history at LPGA finale
The 25-year-old finished seven-under 65 in her bid to win the two-million-dollar (£1.6million) prize.