England’s Richard Bland continued a dream US Open as he surged into the clubhouse lead early in round two.
The 48-year-old world number 115 is playing in the event for only the second time and shot a four-under-par 67 to set the pace on five under.
Bland lost his European Tour card two years ago, but fought back and won his first title in his 478th event in May.
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau is level par after a 68 at Torrey Pines, while Rory McIlroy (73) is one over.
“I am very proud,” Bland told Sky Sports.
“To lead a major is always pretty special. I tied the lead at The Open in 2017 for a hole, so it is nice to have it a bit longer than that.”
South African Louis Oosthuizen is a shot behind Bland after a 71, while two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson mounted a similar charge to the Englishman and his 67 left him two off the pace alongside world number three Jon Rahm, who carded a 70.
Thirty-six players were forced into early starts on Friday after fog delayed play on Thursday, meaning their first round had to be completed before the second could begin.
American Russell Henley, who completed his first round on Thursday to set the overnight clubhouse lead on four under, is among Friday’s later starters in California.
Italian Francesco Molinari and Spain’s Rafa Cabrera Bello also have late tee times and finished round one three under par.
Phil Mickelson will start fighting to make the cut on four over as he continues his search for a career Grand Slam and two-time winner Brooks Koepka begins on two under.
More to follow.