Fleetwood and Co. on the US Open comeback trail

Tommy Fleetwood was 6-under through the first 11.

ON THE RISE: Tommy Fleetwood. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

No U.S. Open winner in the last 20 years has rallied from more than four shots behind to win. In a place as unconventional as Los Angeles Country Club, that trend could be tested.

The early Sunday starters were displaying the same formula for success that LACC’s North Course requires – take full advantage of the scoring opportunities on the front and try not to lose it on the difficult challenge on the back.