BETHESDA (Maryland), June 14: Control is everything at the US Open, which means more than just hitting fairways and greens.That's why Tom Lehman has been the only player to shoot par or better over two rounds at Congressional Country Club, and why Tiger Woods managed to work himself back into contention after starting nine strokes back.It also explains why Scotland's Colin Montgomerie, the first-round leader, now has some catching up to do.While Lehman overcame a dismal start to shoot even-par 70 and take the lead at 137, Montgomerie let a nearly three-hour storm delay, his wildness off the tee and the gallery get the best of him.``More than anything, I think things that get you out of this tournament is just hitting bad shots, or bad breaks get under your skin,'' Lehman said. ``And pretty soon, you're so worked up you can't play.''Lehman had a one-stroke lead over 1994 US Open champion Ernie Els and Stewart Cink. Also at two-under was Mark McNulty, who was on the 15th hole when the second round was suspended because of darkness.Jeff Maggert had the best round of the day, a four-under 66, to get to 139. He was joined by Hal Sutton and David Ogrin, who were still on the course.Woods missed three fairways and took double-bogeys on two holes when he missed the green during his 74 on Thursday, which turned talk from the Grand Slam to whether he would even make the cut.On Friday, he played the same game, used the same clubs and happened to hit a lot more fairways. The result was a 67, which left him at one-over 141 and well within striking distance heading into the weekend.``It's kind of funny because I felt the same,'' Woods said.``It's just that yesterday was one of those days when you're not hitting the ball the way you would like to, so you get a little frustrated.''Shooting their way out of the tournament were Greg Norman, Corey Pavin, Ian Woosnam and Mark Brooks.Jack Nicklaus, playing in his 41st consecutive Open, made the cut for the 34th time and is seven strokes behind at 144.
