Brooks Koepka's chase of a three-peat at the 2019 U.S. Open has taken a back seat in the spotlight to a few other intriguing stories that have developed through 36 holes at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
An unexpected storyline developed Friday, as Gary Woodland surged to the top of the leaderboard with a six-under 65 to put him at nine-under for the tournament.
Woodland has rarely been in contention at majors, and he was able to outplay a field full of experienced major champions to earn a spot in the final group for Saturday's third round.