Niemann's Dominant Display: Three Eagles Power U.S. Open Second Round -5 Masterpiece
U.S. Open · · Jun 20, 2026 · 15min
Total
+7.7
OTT
+5.2
APP
+2.8
ATG
+0.6
PUTT
-0.9
A powerful 285-yard drive leaves 145 yards for the approach.
A crisp 6-iron approach leaves just 5 yards from the cup.
The birdie putt drops. Strong start with +1.2 SG gain.
A commanding 295-yard drive on the par-5 leaves 245 yards in.
A spectacular 2-iron from 245 yards finds the cup directly—an albatross that yields a stunning +2.62 SG gain.
A par-3 from 180 yards. The 4-iron misses right of the green.
The wedge chip runs 5 yards past the hole.
The first putt leaves 2 yards short.
The second putt misses narrowly. One final attempt remains.
Double bogey to conclude. A -1.95 SG loss on this challenging par-3.
A 280-yard drive on the par-4 leaves 150 yards in.
A precise 6-iron approach leaves just 5 yards from the pin.
The birdie putt finds the cup. Another +1.2 SG gain.
A 275-yard drive on the par-4 leaves 155 yards in.
The 6-iron sets up another birdie opportunity close to the pin.
The birdie putt finds the hole. Three consecutive birdies.
A powerful 295-yard drive on the par-5.
A 3-wood advances 200 yards, leaving 45 yards for the approach.
A pitching wedge from 45 yards leaves a 3-yard putt for birdie.
The birdie putt drops, securing a +0.62 SG gain.
A 270-yard drive on the par-4 leaves 160 yards in.
The 5-iron drifts past the pin, leaving a 5-yard lag putt.
The lag putt leaves a 3-yard comeback for the second putt.
The second putt falls for bogey, posting a -0.8 SG loss.
A 280-yard drive on the par-4 leaves 150 yards in.
A spectacular 6-iron shot finds the cup directly—an eagle that yields a +2.2 SG gain.
A par-3 from 180 yards. The 5-iron misses left of the green.
The wedge chip from off the green leaves a 2-yard putt.
The first putt lips out, leaving 1 yard.
The final putt falls for bogey, ending the round at -0.95 SG. Despite setbacks, Niemann's performance demonstrates elite capability.