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Jeev makes the cut at the US Open

Oakmont: Jeev Milkha Singh perfectly timed his birdie on the 17th hole in the second round to make the cut at the 107th US Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club on Friday.

The Asia No. 1, Jeev Milkha Singh, who has never missed a cut in his four Major appearances — three of them in the US Open — shot a second successive five-over 75.

With a total of 10-over 150, he was tied 51st right on the cut line, as 63 players made the cut in an edition that has been dubbed as the toughest ever US Open in history.

Cabrera in lead

Jeev was 10 shots off the lead held by Argentine Angel Cabrera, who added a one-over 71 to his one-under 69 on first day. Cabrera was followed by big-hitting Bubba Watson (71) at one-over 141, as no players remain under-par after two rounds.

The biggest name missing the cut was two-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson (74-77). Joining him on the sidelines were twice US Open champion, Retief Goosen (76-77), Spaniard Sergio Garcia (79-75), Dubai Classic winner Henrik Stenson (79-76), European No. 1 Padraig Harrington (73-80), Asia's highest world ranked player Korea's K.J. Choi, South African World Cup winner, Trevor Immelman, and eight-time European No. 1 Scotsman Colin Montgomerie.

Aaron Baddeley (70), Stephen Ames (69), Justin Rose (71) and Niclas Fasth (71) were all tied third at two-over 142 and Paul Casey (66) was tied seventh at three-over 143.

Two bogeys

World No. 1 Tiger Woods dropped two bogeys in the last four holes on 15th and 18th and dropped to five-over for 36 holes and was tied 13th. Defending champion Geoff Ogilvy (71-75) tied 19th at 146.

Among those tied with Jeev are the Masters champion, Zach Johnson (74) and former US Open champion, Michael Campbell (77). — PTI

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