Sepp Straka made a hole-in-one at Pinehurst No. 2 during the second round of the U.S. Open, six holes after he hit the flagstick on his way to a triple bogey.
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On the 25th anniversary of Payne Stewart's U.S. Open victory, two integral figures reflect on the creation of golf's most famous statue.
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I’ve not been shy about my love of major-themed golf gear. There’s a reason my X (Twitter) scrolling rapidly intensifies around each major tournament.
Oh, you’re looking for some, too? Once I saw the ticket prices for Sunday, I knew the merch tent wasn’t going to be an option. Luckily for you and me, the internet exists and it’s full of some fantastic U.S. Open shoes, apparel and accessories.
Here are a few of my favorites.
TaylorMade 2024 Commemorative Staff Bag
This one is too pretty (and too heavy) to use on the course but it’ll look darn good in your office! The U.S. Open themed staff bag from TaylorMade is a stunner, no doubt about it.
FootJoy Premiere Series Wilcox
Another one that might be better off on display, the Red Clay Premiere Series Wilcox from FootJoy draws inspiration from the rusty red soil of North Carolina.
How to watch the 2024 U.S. Open on Friday, including full U.S. Open Friday TV coverage and streaming information for Round 2 at Pinehurst.
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From the players who have the most work to do to how Pinehurst No. 2 will play the rest of the tournament, here are the storylines to watch heading into the second round of the U.S. Open.
Rory McIlroy credited a "controlled round of golf" for his first-round 65, which gave him a share of the U.S. Open lead with Patrick Cantlay.
Rory McIlroy says he's a different golfer than when he won the U.S. Open 13 years ago. If that's true, he'll show it at Pinehurst No. 2.
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Nelly Korda dropped four strokes on the first three holes in a 4-over 76 on Thursday at the Meijer LPGA Classic, where Alison Lee led after the first round.
Tyrrell Hatton didn’t think he “was going to break 80” at Pinehurst. Then came a stunner during the first round of the U.S. Open.
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GOLF's editors dicuss the biggest surprises of Round 1 of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, including Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau.
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Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open got off to a rough start. But by day’s end at Pinehurst No. 2 he was only two off the lead.
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Jackson Suber was the last man in the U.S. Open field, but he's on the first page of the leaderboard after a rollercoaster few days.
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Willie Mack from Flint, Mich. who once saved his clubs from a burning car? He took a winding road to the U.S. Open. But his golf ball doesn't know that.
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From Brooks Koepka's sweet moment with his son to a funny video of him replying to the haters, get caught up.
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Tiger Woods' opening-round 74 at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 looked familiar. What came next did not.
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Tiger Woods, Ludvig Aberg and Patrick Cantlay highlight top moments from the 2024 U.S. Open's first round
Years ago, when I played a bunch of the Pinehurst courses with friends, we invented a new stat: TTGBF.
“Touched The Green But F***ed.”
This was to account for all the seemingly good shots where the ball landed on the green but bounced, rolled, trickled or wiggled off the domed, sloping putting surface into horrific spots from where saving par was a dream. We have plenty of advanced stats in the Strokes Gained era but for the 124th United States Open, on devilish Pinehurst No. 2, TTGBF might be the most telling metric.
The tone for a carnage-filled first round was set early. By the time the first four groups had completed one hole, they had collectively recorded a triple-bogey and three doubles. Matteo Manassero and Rico Hoey were in the first group off the par-5 10th hole. Each had a greenside bunker shot dance on the putting surface before seeping off the back edge into a deep gulley. TTGBF. It took them a combined 15 strokes to complete the hole.
No wonder the USGA immediately began syringing the greens. Days earlier, defending champion Wyndham Clark had deemed them “borderline.” But the hits kept coming even with the greens being softened a tiny bit. Consider the plight of Collin Morikawa on the par-3 ninth hole. He arrived in third place at 1-under but then knocked his tee shot into a bunker left of the green. He played what appeared to be an excellent shot that landed a dozen paces short of the flag with plenty of spin.
Tiger Woods hit 12 of 14 fairways in the first round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 on Thursday, but his irons weren't dialed in and he missed 9 of 18 greens en route to a 4-over 74.
Driving the ball effectively is a critical skill in golf, as it sets up the play for subsequent shots. Golfers with great drives are known for their power, accuracy, and consistency. Here are some of the most notable golfers recognized for their outstanding driving abilities:
1. Tiger Woods
Drive Characteristics:
- Power and Precision: Tiger Woods is famous for his powerful and precise drives, consistently hitting long and straight shots.
- Swing Speed: His swing speed and mechanics allow him to generate immense power.
Achievements:
- Multiple PGA Tour driving distance leader, 15 major championships, and countless other tournament wins.
2. Jack Nicklaus
Drive Characteristics:
- Strategic Power: Known for his long drives, Jack Nicklaus combined power with strategic placement, often setting himself up for easier approach shots.
- Consistency: Maintained impressive driving accuracy over his career.
Achievements:
