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Stenson and Johnson share US Open lead

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Dustin Johnson of the United States hits his tee shot on the eighth hole during the first round of the 115th U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay on June 18, 2015 in Washington

Tacoma (United States) (AFP) - Henrik Stenson and Dustin Johnson took full advantage of perfect morning conditions to fire five-under 65s and take a share of the US Open first round lead at Chambers Bay.

On a day when Tiger Woods took another battering, the Swede and the American, both striving for a first major title after several near misses, ended up with a single stroke lead over the rest of the field.