Two birdies on the back nine have seen Ryan Fox ascend back above the cut line in the second round at the US golf Open at Pinehurst

The Kiwi's one-over for the round, four-over for the tournament in a tie for 53rd.

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg shares the clubhouse lead with Frenchman Matthieu Pavon at five-under.

Two hole-in-ones have been struck - Francesco Molinari struck on the ninth to remain above the cut line and Sepp Straka earlier in the day also on the ninth.

Tiger Woods is set to miss the cut - he's seven-over after finishing his second round.

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