Dustin Johnson, from left, Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas Getty Images Tiger Woods was dodging raindrops and treading water, one shot outside the early projected cutline, as Round 2 of the U. Open got started Friday morning at Shinnecock Hills. Meanwhile, playing in the same group that went off No. Overnight co-leader Russell Henley, who also started at the 10th, went 1 under on his first nine, a shot back of Johnson. But he suffered disaster on Shinnecock's toughest hole, the par-4, 499-yard third. The early starters were met with a cool breeze — not the all-out winds that buffeted the players Thursday — but rain that actually improved scoring conditions through the early part of their round on Long Island. Woods, who shot an 8-over 78 Thursday, started Friday's round with an encouraging birdie on No. Watch live: — U. Open USGA usopengolf He gave the shot back at the par-5 15th hole but went to red numbers on the day with a nifty wedge to five feet and the putt for birdie on the side's other par-5, No. A bogey at No. As has been the case occasionally in this year's comeback, Woods was battling a wayward driver early on, though he appeared more comfortable with his putter. He caught a break at No. Earlier, Johnson went to 3 under as he rolled in a birdie putt from inside 10 feet on the 153-yard par-3 11th hole and then matched Woods' birdie on 16. Open USGA usopengolf Like Woods, Justin Thomas, the third member of the marquee group, was 1 under for the day and sat at 3 over as the threesome made the turn. Among the morning starters, Rafa Cabrera Bello was the player making the most headway. A pair of birdies and a clean card so far on Friday have him climbing closer to the lead. Open USGA usopengolf Sporting News If the rain persists without causing delays, that could benefit the the afternoon groups, making the course more receptive after it had bared its teeth in Thursday's windy conditions. Scott Piercy and Ian Poulter, who shared the overnight lead with Johnson and Henley, are scheduled to tee off at 12:30 and 1:36 p.