Ryan Fox has signed for an up-and-down three-over 73 to open his US golf Open at Pinehurst

The kiwi had two birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey.

Fox is tied for 107th and eight back from the lead held by Patrick Cantlay, who is back in the clubhouse with a five-under 65.

Only 17 players are under-par as it stands, with the afternoon tee-offs underway.

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