The US Open, held at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, is proving to be a challenging course for early groups. Despite Tiger Woods briefly holding the lead after one hole, his round quickly went downhill and he finished the day at plus 4, eight strokes behind the leaders.
The course is known for its slick greens and difficult approaches, causing trouble for many big names in the field. However, some players are managing to navigate the course well and are near the top of the leaderboard. These include Patrick Canley, Tony Finau, Ludwig Oberg, and Matthew Pavo. What’s interesting is that none of these players have won a major before, and recent US Open winners have often been first-time major champions. This bodes well for their chances of winning this year’s tournament.
As the afternoon groups hit the course, players like Scotty Scheffer, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Sly are still yet to post their scores. However, Pinehurst No. 2 is proving to be a tough challenge for all players. The conditions are testing their skill and endurance as they try to make it through this grueling tournament. It remains to be seen how the leaderboard will shape up as more groups complete their rounds and how Tiger Woods will fare on day two after struggling on day one.
Overall, it’s clear that Pinehurst No. 2 is not an easy course and will test even the most experienced players’ skills both physically and mentally.
