Phenom Ludvig Aberg takes over top spot at U.S. Open

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Sweden's Ludvig Aberg shot 1-under par 69 to claim the U.S. Open lead after Friday's second round at Pinehurst, N.C., where the cutline became a hot topic.

Aberg, a 24-year-old former Texas Tech golfer who turned pro last June, is at 5-under 135 midway through the championship.

Bryson DeChambeau, who had five birdies and four bogeys for a 69, and Belgium's Thomas Detry, who sh