# Golf: American JJ Spaun carded four birdies in a four-under par 66 to lead the US Open by one shot after the opening day at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. The 34-year-old’s closest challenge is South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence, who finished one shot behind, after making six birdies in a round of 67. World number one Scottie Scheffler, Masters champion Rory McIlroy and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau were among those who struggled on the opening day.
Golf: JJ Spaun leads after round one as McIlroy and Scheffler struggle at the US Open