ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Rickie Fowler is off to a great start in pursuit of his first major title.
The 28-year-old Fowler closed out a 7-under 65 with par on the tricky No. 9 at Erin Hills, playing at just 150 yards but with plenty of trouble lurking around the green. Brian Harman and Tommy Fleetwood each had a 67, and Brooks Koepka also is tied for second at 5 under.
Fowler had seven birdies and no bogeys. His 65 ties the lowest first-round score to par ever at a U.S. Open.
Ernie Els and Patrick Reed are tied for fifth at 4 under.