Low scores were common at the U.S. Open on Thursday as Rickie Fowler led the 156-man field with a seven-under 65 at Erin Hills in Hartford, Wisconsin.
Per the official U.S. Open Twitter account, Fowler even equalled a tournament record:
U.S. Open (USGA).@RickieFowler's 7-under 65 tied the lowest first-round score in the #USOpen, in relation to par. https://t.co/19AGOv3PjE
June 16, 2017 at 12:51:54 AM GMT
The 28-year-old, who is looking for his first major win, was fantastic all day, making seven birdies and going bogey free. Every element of his game was clicking in perfect harmony as he avoided the deadly and infamous Erin Hills fescue and played smart golf.