Justin Thomas is heading into the weekend at the US Open in high spirits after a two-under 68 in round two.
What happened at Shinnecock Hills?
The American golfer started his week at Shinnecock Hills with a one-over 71, which has helped him finish his first two days within the top 10.
The Long Island venue has proved difficult for the majority of the field, with windy conditions causing particular struggles on day one.
But Thomas has battled Shinnecock Hills well as he seeks to add to his two major championship wins, both of which have arrived at the PGA Championship.
How did Thomas perform in round two?
Thomas carded a birdie on his final hole on Friday, giving him momentum going into the weekend.
He finished round two with a score of 68, which puts him in a great position to compete for the title.
What does Thomas expect for the weekend?
Thomas expects to see a completely different golf course this weekend, definitely not as soft, and probably playing firmer and faster.
He said: “I would expect to see a completely different golf course this weekend, definitely not as soft.
“Probably they’re going to let it go a little bit more and let it play firmer and faster.
What's next for Thomas?
Thomas will look to keep doing what he’s doing and see what the course is like on Saturday and Sunday.
He feels like he’s played well and is playing well, and just needs to keep doing what he’s doing to compete for the title.
Thomas has a strong chance of winning the US Open, which would be his first major win at this tournament.
He has already won two major championships at the PGA Championship, and is looking to add to his collection.
The US Open is one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf, and a win for Thomas would be a significant achievement.