Rickie Fowler of the United States and caddie Joe Skovron prepare for a shot on the eighth hole during the first round of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills on Friday in Hartford, Wisconsin. AFP PHOTO
ERIN, United States: Rickie Fowler produced a record-equaling low-scoring round to take a one-shot lead at the US Open on Thursday (Friday in Manila) as the big-hitters failed to fire.