Richard Bland takes surprise US Open lead as Bryson DeChambeau rallies

Richard Bland continued his brilliant form in the US Open. Picture: AP

Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau surged into contention as England’s Richard Bland continued his brilliant form in the 121st US Open.

DeChambeau had every right to be worried about making the cut after two bogeys in the first three holes of his second round left him four over, only to then birdie the 13th and 16th and hole from 25 feet for eagle on the 18th.