Fowler flying high as big guns crash 'n' burn

ERIN, Wisconsin - Erin Hills made its debut as a US Open course on Thursday with a most gracious welcome for Rickie Fowler, who matched the record to par in the opening round with a 7-under 65 on the longest course in major championship history.

Fowler's flying start gave him a one-shot lead over Paul Casey and tournament newcomer Xander Schauffele.

And they had plenty of company in red numbers, so much so that Erin Hills set a US Open record for the first round by yielding 44 sub-par rounds, breaking by five the record set in 1990 at Medinah.