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2013 U.S. Open: Amateur Michael Kim survives cut at Merion

Michael Kim, an amateur who hired a North Philadelphia man to be his caddie for the U.S. Open, survived the cut and reached the third round. He talked with reporters after finishing his second round at Merion Golf Club.

Michael Kim, an amateur who hired a North Philadelphia man to be his caddie for the U.S. Open, survived the cut and reached the third round. He talked with reporters after finishing his second round at Merion Golf Club:

Comment on your round.

Yesterday I was 2 under going to the suspension. I had a par chip on 4. I actually made an 8 footer for par on 4. I putted really well today and yesterday, and I'm in good position.

Are you surprised with where you are after two rounds?

Yeah. I didn't really expect to be I think I was in 13th last time I checked. It's pretty cool. 

Did you check the leaderboards at all? Obviously the numbers in Round 2 are going up and up. You had one of the best four or five rounds today?

Yeah, I didn't really check. I checked last night. And these leaderboards, they mostly show the leaders like Donald and Horschel. So I didn't really see it. I mean, I just tried to focus on my game and that's about it.

How is the course playing?

It's tough. You miss the fairway, you're lucky to hit it on the green. The pin locations are getting pretty tricky and the greens are speeding up.

Is being low amateur a goal of yours?

Yeah, obviously Pan is doing well right now. We have a few more rounds to go. So I could get last. You just don't know.

What are your thoughts heading into this afternoon?

Just the same thing. One shot at a time and trying to hit as many fairways as possible.

What has been the key to your success the first two rounds?

Just been really steady. Hitting a decent amount of fairways and greens. I've been putting pretty well. These greens are really tricky. And I think putting is one of my strengths and it's been working so far.

Philly.com has complete coverage of the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club.