Shropshire Star

Wolverhampton's Aaron Rai sitting well after tough US Open start

Wolverhampton's Aaron Rai battled hard to record a two over par opening round of the US Open at Oakmont.

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Much was made of the condition of the course and the difficulty of the rough heading into the opening day of the major.

The former Shropshire & Herefordshire golfer was one over par at the turn, after three bogeys and two birdies on the front nine.

A further back nine of one over par left him sitting tied for 33rd place, six shots off the leader JJ Spaun who came in at four under par.