Martin Kaymer of Germany watches his tee shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament in Pinehurst, North Carolina, June 13, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Segar
PINEHURST North Carolina (Reuters) - Martin Kaymer took advantage of a rain-softened Pinehurst layout to stretch his overnight lead at the U.S. Open to a commanding six shots with five holes to play in the second round on Friday.
The 29-year-old German, three ahead of the chasing pack after opening with a five-under-par 65 that he described as "exceptional", birdied four of his first 13 holes under sunny skies to move to nine under for the tournament.
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