OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Carlos Ortiz was in danger of missing the cut when he began the second round by shooting a 5-over 40 on the front nine.

The U.S. Open leaderboard might feel random, but it makes perfect sense. Oakmont Country Club thrives on weird results.

On a punishing Oakmont course famed for crowning first-time major winners, Sam Burns finds himself on the brink of joining a historic list.

From an overhead view, the sight is somewhat jarring. The Pennsylvania Turnpike essentially cuts Oakmont's golf course in half.

Hovland has seven PGA Tour titles, including a surprising run to victory at the Valspar Championship in March, an event from which he nearly withdrew after three straight missed cuts. After edging Justin Thomas by a stroke, Hovland mused on social media about what a “stupid, stupid game” golf is.

Justin Hastings is the PGA Tour's low amateur despite hailing from a golf nation with fewer than 36 holes to its name.

Crowd Favorite At Oakmont In Round 3

Nicklaus won his first major by putting flawlessly, beating Palmer in a playoff at Oakmont and changing the game forever.