Justin Thomas predicts big change is coming at the U.S. Open this weekend

Justin Thomas is heading into the weekend at the U.S. Open in very high spirits after a two-under 68 in Round 2.

Thomas started his week at Shinnecock Hills with a one-over 71, which has helped him finish his first two days within the top 10.

The Long Island venue has proved difficult for the majority of the field, with windy conditions causing particular struggles on day one.

But Thomas has battled Shinnecock Hills well as he seeks to add to his two major championship wins, both of which have arrived at the PGA Championship.

The American is in a great position to do that at the US Open, which he thinks is heading for a big change over the weekend.

Justin Thomas predicts Shinnecock change for the US Open weekend

Having carded a birdie on his final hole on Friday, Thomas was asked after his round about using that momentum across Saturday and Sunday to compete for the title.

He said: “Yeah, just keep doing what I’m doing.

“I would expect to see a completely different golf course this weekend, definitely not as soft.

“Probably they’re going to let it go a little bit more and let it play firmer and faster.

“I think, honestly, a lot of it will have to do with how the course plays.

“I’m just going to kind of see what it’s like.

“More than anything, I feel like I’ve played well and am playing well.

“I just need to keep doing what I’m doing.”

He also commented: “I mean, it was definitely a different wind condition.

“I feel like we got fortunate yesterday in terms of what we were playing in, but I mean, the course is still very soft.

“I mean, it’s obviously still Shinnecock.

“It’s very hard, but it’s been friendly the first two days for how it can play.

“I just played really well and made some putts and kind of took advantage of some chances when I had them.”

Thomas has made seven birdies from his 36 holes so far, along with 23 pars and six bogeys.