Pretty soon Henrik Stenson could calculate that his +7 for the day and eleven over par in total would not be enough for further play.
An eagle on the ninth hole did not help much when there were also four double bogeys on what became his final round.
Stenson was five strokes from crossing the line.
For Alex Norén, however, it will be further play.
As far down as it is possible to get in the field among those who passed the qualifying limit, Norén is in plus six and a shared 50th place.
Norén, who left early in the day, had to wait a long time for the news that he could continue playing, but was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.
His 74 after an initial 72-lap on Thursday was enough by a kind of margin.
Tougher winds made it difficult to play and in total only three of the 144 players managed to go below par.
But say difficult conditions and Patrick Reed lights up.
Therefore, it is no wonder that the American leads the US Open after two days of play.
- I love to just drill down.
I love when it's tough, when you have to be creative with all kinds of strokes, he says after his round, which included five birdies and five bogeys.
- The best thing right now is that it feels like the game is sitting there.
It feels good.
I have to sharpen some details but the close game is really good.
Reed himself was not one of those who went around under par, but his 70 strokes were on par and after Thursday's 66 round it is enough to lead with one stroke ahead of compatriot Bryson DeChambeau.
With his 68 strokes, he was the best of all on Friday.
The leader after 18 holes, Justin Thomas shares third place, two strokes behind Reed.
On Saturday, the first ball hits at 14.55, Swedish time.
Alex Norén goes out at 15.28 and the leader ball points up at 20.25.