Paul Dunne and Graeme McDowell in danger of missing cut

Paul Dunne lost his driving mojo and Graeme McDowell simply failed to spark as they left themselves in danger of missing the cut in the US Open.

Debutant Dunne confessed that his driving was below par as he opened with a three over par 75 to finish alongside world No1 Dustin Johnson as McDowell simply failed to get anything going and closed with a bogey for a 76.

With light winds and soft greens leading to a rash of birdies for the morning starters, Dunne and McDowell were praying for afternoon wind last night before they attempt to climb back inside the top 60 and ties today.