Mitchell's seesaw round makes U.S. Open history (opens original article in a new tab)

Keith Mitchell had a dramatic turnaround in the U.S. Open, scoring a 6-under 29 on the front nine after a poor start, making him the first to achieve this at Shinnecock Hills.

• Mitchell had a double-bogey 6 on his first hole
• He made birdies on three front nine holes and an eagle on the fifth
• Mitchell's 6-under 29 on the front nine is the seventh nine-hole 29 in U.S. Open history