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Check out highlights of Rory McIlroy's blistering pace in the second round of the 2011 U.S. Open. (NBC Sports)

Rory McIlroy shot 5-under 66 at the U.S. Open on Friday to finish at 11-under 131, setting the record for the best score after 36 holes in the 111-year history of the tournament.

PGT: After shooting an opening-round 74, Phil Mickelson found his stroke and posted a 2-under 69 Friday.

Even though Sergio Garcia finished with an even-par 71 in the second round, that didn't mean he always was happy with his swings. (NBC Sports)

Take a look at some of the golfers whose shots have ended up in the water during the second round of the 2011 U.S. Open. (NBC Sports)

Watch highlights from Rory McIlroy's and Phil Mickelson's second round front 9 including a couple birdies and an eagle from McIlroy and a couple birdies from Mickelson. (NBC Sports)

Ashlee Simpson’s nose.

GolfChannel: Scars? What scars

PGT: Five-time U.S. Open runner-up Phil Mickelson says 'a little change here and there' can help him overcome the nine-shot deficit he finds himself in going into the second round at Congressional

Luke Donald, Martin Kaymer and Lee Westwood shot a combined 10-over in the first round of the 2011 U.S. Open. (NBC Sports)

Neither Phil Mickelson nor Dustin Johnson looked sharp as they started their 2011 U.S. Open campaigns. (NBC Sports)

Take a look at some of the best photos from the 111th U.S. Open.

Princess Cruises appears to have finally gotten a series of norovirus outbreaks on one of its Alaska cruise ships under control.

Check out how world No. 1 Luke Donald fared during his first round at Congressional. (NBC Sports)

A look at some of the best tee shots from the 10th hole at Congressional. (NBC Sports)