Harukyo Nomura pulled herself into contention by shooting a 3-under 69 Friday to sit four shots behind leader Feng Shanshan after two rounds at the U.S. Women's Open.

Nomura carded four birdies and a single bogey for a 36-hole total of 4-under to share sixth place with three others. Feng saw her overnight lead cut to two shots after a second-round 70 at the Trump National Golf Club.

"It's nice to play under pressure in a major championship. I did OK," Nomura said.