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**Burns Leads Tight U.S. Open at Treacherous Oakmont**

**Oakmont, PA** – Sam Burns fired a stunning 5-under 65 on Friday at the formidable Oakmont Country Club to seize the lead at the 125th U.S. Open. Burns sits atop the leaderboard at 3-under par, a single stroke ahead of J.J. Spaun. Viktor Hovland is the only other player under par, lurking two shots back at 1-under.

Oakmont, hosting the U.S. Open for a record-setting tenth time, is proving to be its usual stern test, with thick rough and lightning-fast greens challenging the world’s best golfers. Play was suspended Friday evening due to lightning and will resume Saturday morning.

The projected cut line currently sits at 7-over, leaving several high-profile players in danger of missing the weekend. Among those on the outside looking in are Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry, and Ludvig Åberg. Rory McIlroy, after a tense second round, managed to secure his spot for the weekend with a clutch birdie on his final hole. Thriston Lawrence who was 4-over on his round through 17 holes and 1-over for the tournament will need to finish strong to make the cut.

Fans can follow the action live through various streaming options on USOpen.com and via SiriusXM 92/U.S. Open radio. The USGA controls all digital streaming and broadcast rights for the U.S. Open.

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