Rickie Fowler rolled to a 65 in the opening round, but conditions could be more challenging in the second round.David J. Phillip/Associated Press
A brilliant start does not always translate into a stellar finish, but Rickie Fowler is in an excellent position to put his stamp on the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills after firing an opening round score of seven-under par.
Fowler played bogey-free golf at the Erin, Wisconsin, course that features thick fescue in many of the rough areas, and he looked thoroughly comfortable in the environment.
However, Fowler had ideal conditions Thursday because he played much of his round in the morning when the winds were calm and there was still some moisture on the course.