J.J. Spaun is contending at Colonial and believing things are aligning for his U.S. Open defense

Reigning U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun is two shots off the lead after 36 holes at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. Spaun shot a 2-under 68 on Friday, featuring four front-nine birdies, to reach 8-under par overall. Englishman Jordan Smith leads the tournament, with Hideki Matsuyama and three others one shot ahead of Spaun heading into the weekend.