Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele set new record in US Open 2023.
Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele both managed to break the record for the lowest score in US Open history within the space of 30 minutes to share the early lead in Los Angeles.
The Californian duo shot eight-under-par 62s, matching the lowest round in a major, shot by South Africa’s Branden Grace at the 2017 Open Championship.
Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler lead the chase five shots behind.
A frustrated Jon Rahm shot a 69, while Rory McIlroy is in the late starters.
Frenchman Mathieu Pavon struck the 49th hole-in-one in US Open history – at the par-three 15th – on a lively opening morning at Los Angeles Country Club.
California kids set new US Open record
It’s been quite a journey for Fowler, one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour, who went from a career-high fourth in the world ranking in 2016 all the way down to 173rd just a year ago.
The 34-year-old, one of just four players in history with top five finishes in all four majors in one season, failed to even qualify for the past two US Opens, but marked his return in some style.
“It has been long and tough. it’s a lot longer that you ever want it to be,” Fowler said after his record round. “It’s been so worth it and now being back.”
