What's happened
The English golfer has kept himself within striking distance of leader Wyndham Clark at the U.S. Open after two rounds, finishing 3-under in round two despite a late surge from Clark. Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm miss the cut, while LIV players face ongoing questions about the league’s funding as the weekend approaches.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- Fitzpatrick has shown patience after a tough stretch, keeping hope alive with back-nine birdies on Friday.
- Clark has controlled the front and back halves, but risked squaring a few bogeys late in round two.
- LIV’s presence looms over the Open, as funding questions add pressure to its star players.
- The weekend will test whether Clark can extend his strong form or Fitzpatrick can mount a late surge.
What this means for readers: the U.S. Open remains unpredictable, with the leaderboard likely to shift as greens stiffen and pressure mounts.
How we got here
Fitzpatrick has traded close rounds with Clark through Friday, while Clark leads after two rounds. The event has featured a delayed start and ongoing questions about LIV Golf’s financial backing as it heads into the weekend.
Our analysis
The New York Post Business reports on Wyndham Clark’s lead and Patrick Fitzpatrick’s late surge, plus Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm missing the cut. It also notes LIV Golf’s funding questions as a backdrop to the weekend. The report captures player reactions and ongoing franchise tensions at Shinnecock Hills.
Go deeper
- What changes will we see in the leaderboard overnight?
- Who among the field is most likely to challenge Clark or Fitzpatrick on Saturday?
- How will LIV Golf’s funding uncertainty affect players’ decisions this weekend?
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