The early clubhouse lead was held by Patrick Cantlay, who carded six birdies in a five-under-par 65.
World number nine Patrick Cantlay's long-sought major victory breakthrough could be at hand after a five-under par 65 in Thursday's first round of the 124th US Open.The 32-year-old American birdied three of his last five holes to equal the US Open course record at Pinehurst -- 65s in the first two rounds by Germany's Martin Kaymer on his way to victory in 2014.
The Spaniard is contesting his third US Open at Pinehurst.