Matt Fitzpatrick trails U.S. Open leader by four strokes after two rounds

Matt Fitzpatrick completed the second round of the U.S. Open at 3-under par and sits four strokes behind the leader. The Englishman birdied the 16th and 18th holes while making par on the 17th. He said two birdies in the final three holes helped his position.

Leader's performance Wyndham Clark remained in first place after birdies on holes 12, 13 and 18. Clark finished the second round with two bogeys and said he had not played his best golf. Clark won the U.S. Open in 2023. He said he hopes to bring his best game over the weekend.

Other contenders Xander Schauffele, Tom Kim and Sam Stevens finished the second round four strokes behind Clark. Schauffele shot 4-under on Friday after starting the second round at 2-over. Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler both finished the first two rounds at even par and are tied for 11th place. McIlroy said the course still offers a chance to make up ground despite the seven-stroke deficit.