ERIN, Wis. (AP) There is something about new U.S. Open venues that brings out the best in Jamie Lovemark.
Two years ago, Lovemark tied for 18th at Chambers Bay in the Open debut for the Washington state course.
He’s in contention again going into this weekend at another new Open course, Erin Hills. Lovemark shot his second straight 3-under 69 on Friday to pull within a shot of the lead.
Not bad for someone who had to claim one of the 14 qualifying spots at the tough Columbus, Ohio, sectional last week to make it to Wisconsin.