DeChambeau in the Mix at Another Major and Shares Early 36–hole US Open Lead With Detry

Bryson DeChambeau lines up a putt on the first hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pinehurst, N.C., on June 14, 2024. Matt York/AP Photo

PINEHURST, N.C.—Bryson DeChambeau was in contention again in a major, this time using his putter more than his power Friday to get through a roller-coaster day at Pinehurst No. 2 for a 1–under 69 to share the early 36–hole lead in the US Open with Thomas Detry.

Rory McIlroy couldn’t make a putt—he did chip in for par—and scratched out a 72 to remain very much in the mix as the toughest test in golf added another element.