2021 Palmetto Championship scores: Dustin Johnson in the hunt, Brooks Koepka misses cut ahead of U.S. Open

The world No. 1 player is gaining some momentum as he sits two shots back of leader Chesson Hadley at Congaree

RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) -- Chesson Hadley is off to his best start on the PGA Tour since 2016, shooting a 5-under 66 on Friday for a two-stroke lead over Dustin Johnson in the Palmetto Championship at Congaree. Hadley was at 11-under 131 at Congaree Golf Club, his lowest total through 36 holes since the The RSM Classic in 2016. The top-ranked Johnson, who opened his afternoon round five shots behind early starter Hadley, was tied for the lead through 17 holes.