US Open LIVE! Follow all the action from the second round at Erin Hills
Follow all the action from the second round of the US Open at Erin Hills. Watch live now on Sky Sports 4.
BOGEY FOR TOMMY
Tommy Fleetwood, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship winner, has made a disappointing start to his day.
He started at five under par but a bogey on the par five first moves him back to four under par.
Tommy Fleetwood, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship winner, has made a disappointing start to his day.
He started at five under par but a bogey on the par five first moves him back to four under par.
SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
McIlroy has missed the cut at the US Open for the second year running.
78-71 is never going to do the job.
McIlroy has missed the cut at the US Open for the second year running.
78-71 is never going to do the job.
BAD TIMES FOR ROSE
Justin Rose had a sluggish finish to yesterday's round finishing with a bogey.
The same has materialised today. Rose has finished bogey, bogey to drop back to two over par.
In danger of missing the weekend.
Justin Rose had a sluggish finish to yesterday's round finishing with a bogey.
The same has materialised today. Rose has finished bogey, bogey to drop back to two over par.
In danger of missing the weekend.
McILROY ENDS ON HIGH
Rory McIlroy might not be playing over the weekend but his final action this week will be to make an easy birdie at the par three ninth.
The world No 2 stiffs his tee shot to within tap in distance.
He will finish five over par.
Rory McIlroy might not be playing over the weekend but his final action this week will be to make an easy birdie at the par three ninth.
The world No 2 stiffs his tee shot to within tap in distance.
He will finish five over par.
ONE TO WATCH
Brooks Koepka, who impressed at last year's Ryder Cup, carded a five under par 67 yesterday.
His big hitting will help him create more birdie opportunities today.
Koepka finished tied fourth at the 2014 US Open and 2016 PGA Championship.
Brooks Koepka, who impressed at last year's Ryder Cup, carded a five under par 67 yesterday.
His big hitting will help him create more birdie opportunities today.
Koepka finished tied fourth at the 2014 US Open and 2016 PGA Championship.
McILROY NEWS
Rory has failed to produce the second round magic he would have hoped for. He is walking up to the eight green, his seventeenth of the second round, hoping to finish with a flourish in what has been a disappointing week.
Rory has failed to produce the second round magic he would have hoped for. He is walking up to the eight green, his seventeenth of the second round, hoping to finish with a flourish in what has been a disappointing week.
PUTTS GOING IN
Justin Rose, the US Open champion at Merion in 2013, has birdied the seventh hole which appears to be playing under par. He is playing the outward nine after starting at the tenth earlier today. Rose is level par at the moment.
Another Englishman doing well is Matt Fitzpatrick who has holed a lengthy birdie putt at the par three 16th to move to two under par.
Justin Rose, the US Open champion at Merion in 2013, has birdied the seventh hole which appears to be playing under par. He is playing the outward nine after starting at the tenth earlier today. Rose is level par at the moment.
Another Englishman doing well is Matt Fitzpatrick who has holed a lengthy birdie putt at the par three 16th to move to two under par.
BIRDIE MISS FOR CASEY
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PROJECTED CUT
At the end of tonight's play we will know who will be playing over the weekend.
The projected cut sits at one over par at the moment. That could well change should the course become tougher as the day goes on.
Top 60 and ties make the weekend's play.
At the end of tonight's play we will know who will be playing over the weekend.
The projected cut sits at one over par at the moment. That could well change should the course become tougher as the day goes on.
Top 60 and ties make the weekend's play.
SCOTT IN TROUBLE
Adam Scott has just hit his tee shot to the par three ninth... into the bunker and he has work to make a par. That's his final hole of round two.
The Australian is sitting at two over par.
Adam Scott has just hit his tee shot to the par three ninth... into the bunker and he has work to make a par. That's his final hole of round two.
The Australian is sitting at two over par.
MISSED CHANCE
Casey has just missed a very makeable putt at his sixteenth hole of the second round. A birdie would have moved him to eight under par and into the lead on his own.
Not to be for the Englishman who has to settle for a par.
Casey has just missed a very makeable putt at his sixteenth hole of the second round. A birdie would have moved him to eight under par and into the lead on his own.
Not to be for the Englishman who has to settle for a par.
CASEY'S TIME?
Casey reached as high a world No 3 in 2009 but has never won a major. He is putting himself in a good position going into the weekend.
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Casey reached as high a world No 3 in 2009 but has never won a major. He is putting himself in a good position going into the weekend.
https://twitter.com/EuropeanTour/status/875756795440099328
PLAYERS TO COME
Host of highly fancied players still to start their second round. Including the first round leader Rickie Fowler.
Remember we are six hours ahead of play in Wisconsin.
We will be watching the likes of Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Ernie Els and Lee Westwood.
Host of highly fancied players still to start their second round. Including the first round leader Rickie Fowler.
Remember we are six hours ahead of play in Wisconsin.
We will be watching the likes of Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Ernie Els and Lee Westwood.
BAD LUCK FOR BEEF
Very harsh luck on Andrew Johnston as he shoots to the green on the ninth, but sees his ball slip down, down and further until it's off the green - and then goes a little bit further. He faces a battle on the par three now in his final hole.
Very harsh luck on Andrew Johnston as he shoots to the green on the ninth, but sees his ball slip down, down and further until it's off the green - and then goes a little bit further. He faces a battle on the par three now in his final hole.
CASEY GOES CLOSE!
Oof. Paul Casey within millimetres of taking the outright lead as he shaves the hole on the fifth from 12 feet. He's got four left to try and take himself ahead of Rickie Fowler.
Oof. Paul Casey within millimetres of taking the outright lead as he shaves the hole on the fifth from 12 feet. He's got four left to try and take himself ahead of Rickie Fowler.
LEADERBOARD
FOWLER ARRIVES
And he looks in high spirits. No one has overtaken Rickie at the top of the leaderboard yet...
And he looks in high spirits. No one has overtaken Rickie at the top of the leaderboard yet...
THE ROUTE
SI WOO KIM TICKING ALONG
Si Woo Kim is still going along nicely with pars on the second and third to remain at six under.
Si Woo Kim is still going along nicely with pars on the second and third to remain at six under.
DAY AND McILROY HEADING OUT?
Jason Day saves a par on the ninth to stay at six over, while Rory McIlroy wastes a birdie opportunity with a seven footer at the same hole to remain on the same score.
It's going to take a miracle on the back nine for the world No 2 and 3 to make the weekend.
Jason Day saves a par on the ninth to stay at six over, while Rory McIlroy wastes a birdie opportunity with a seven footer at the same hole to remain on the same score.
It's going to take a miracle on the back nine for the world No 2 and 3 to make the weekend.
WHERE IT WENT WRONG
Is this where Paul Casey's challenge came to an end? A triple bogey on the par-five 14th had massively knocked him off course.
He then bogeyed the 15th, but has recovered well with birdies on 17 and 18 to return to four under through nine.
Is this where Paul Casey's challenge came to an end? A triple bogey on the par-five 14th had massively knocked him off course.
He then bogeyed the 15th, but has recovered well with birdies on 17 and 18 to return to four under through nine.
WATCH: EWEN MURRAY ON PERISCOPE
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SCHAUFFELE GOES JOINT TOP
Xander Schauffele parred the first four holes in a solid start to his morning, and has now finally gone level with Rickie Fowler at the top after a birdie on the fifth!
This is the 23-year-old American's major debut.
Xander Schauffele parred the first four holes in a solid start to his morning, and has now finally gone level with Rickie Fowler at the top after a birdie on the fifth!
This is the 23-year-old American's major debut.
SERGIO AT THREE UNDER
Sergio Garcia moves to three under for the first time with a lovely birdie on the 18th. He then inspires playing partners Adam Scott (back to evens) and Bubba Watson (+3) to also birdie the hole.
The feature group now turns to the front nine...
Sergio Garcia moves to three under for the first time with a lovely birdie on the 18th. He then inspires playing partners Adam Scott (back to evens) and Bubba Watson (+3) to also birdie the hole.
The feature group now turns to the front nine...
OUT AND ABOUT
Back-to-back birdies from the 17th sees Si Woo Kim reach the turn in 34 and within two of the lead, as Bill Haas birdies the seventh to go three under for the day.
There's some decent scoring from the early starters, although it isn't as low as we saw yesterday morning.
Back-to-back birdies from the 17th sees Si Woo Kim reach the turn in 34 and within two of the lead, as Bill Haas birdies the seventh to go three under for the day.
There's some decent scoring from the early starters, although it isn't as low as we saw yesterday morning.
ALI STAFFORD AT ERIN HILLS
It's noticeably cooler and breezier around the course this morning, where another bumper crowd is already enjoying the early action.
The television coverage doesn't do justice just how big and undulating this place is, with so much open space between each hole. There are plenty of large hills at various points around the venue, offering vantage points across several holes from the same spot.
It's noticeably cooler and breezier around the course this morning, where another bumper crowd is already enjoying the early action.
The television coverage doesn't do justice just how big and undulating this place is, with so much open space between each hole. There are plenty of large hills at various points around the venue, offering vantage points across several holes from the same spot.
CASEY IN FREEFALL
Another shot goes for Paul Casey at the 15th after he blocks his tee shot into the long grass and gives himself no chance of reaching in two.
Another shot goes for Paul Casey at the 15th after he blocks his tee shot into the long grass and gives himself no chance of reaching in two.
WATER WARNING
Spectators at the US Open will be given free bottled water after traces of E coli were discovered in a public water fountain at Erin Hills. Nobody has been reported ill after drinking from the hydration facility during practice days at the second major of the year, and it was shut off on Thursday morning.
Tournament organisers the United States Golf Association (USGA) said in a statement: "The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department notified the USGA that it identified evidence of E coli bacteria from a sample from one hydration station near the 12th hole at Erin Hills golf course.
"The water line to the hydration system was disconnected immediately and bottled water was provided to guests while we waited for the preliminary results to be confirmed by the public health department.
"The safety and security of our guests is of paramount importance to the USGA. Out of an abundance of caution, we will offer all guests complimentary bottled water at all four hydration stations throughout the duration of the championship."
Spectators at the US Open will be given free bottled water after traces of E coli were discovered in a public water fountain at Erin Hills. Nobody has been reported ill after drinking from the hydration facility during practice days at the second major of the year, and it was shut off on Thursday morning.
Tournament organisers the United States Golf Association (USGA) said in a statement: "The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department notified the USGA that it identified evidence of E coli bacteria from a sample from one hydration station near the 12th hole at Erin Hills golf course.
"The water line to the hydration system was disconnected immediately and bottled water was provided to guests while we waited for the preliminary results to be confirmed by the public health department.
"The safety and security of our guests is of paramount importance to the USGA. Out of an abundance of caution, we will offer all guests complimentary bottled water at all four hydration stations throughout the duration of the championship."
WATCH: McILROY'S DRIVING TROUBLE
And here's Butch Harmon and Andrew Coltart's look at where Rory McIlroy went wrong on day one to leave him in trouble at Erin Hills...
And here's Butch Harmon and Andrew Coltart's look at where Rory McIlroy went wrong on day one to leave him in trouble at Erin Hills...
TRIPLE BOGEY FOR CASEY
Ouch. Paul Casey has an absolute nightmare as he TRIPLE bogeys the par-five 14th. He was level at the top with Rickie Fowler not long ago, but now finds himself back down on three under and tied for 10th.
Looks like he's been fescued.
Ouch. Paul Casey has an absolute nightmare as he TRIPLE bogeys the par-five 14th. He was level at the top with Rickie Fowler not long ago, but now finds himself back down on three under and tied for 10th.
Looks like he's been fescued.
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