Birdies replace bogeys as the Hills finally come alive

One day after competitors in the 118th U.S. Open moaned that the setup of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club had crossed the line from tough to unfair, the U.S. Golf Association watered all the greens Saturday night and Sunday morning and reduced green speeds.

Suddenly, a birdie barrage broke out and no one took advantage more than Tommy Fleetwood.

The 27-year-old Englishman started the day six strokes off the pace, but toured the front side in 32 to join the trophy hunt.