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Pinehurst stands apart as a US Open test because of the greens

Jun. 12, 2024 22:10 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Pebble Beach has the Pacific Ocean. Oakmont is the brute with its church pew bunkers. Pinehurst No. 2 has the cereal bowls turned upside down. The greens at Pinehurst No. 2 are the signature of this Donald Ross course that hosts the 124th U.S. Open starting...

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler an overwhelming favorite to win his first US Open at Pinehurst

Jun. 12, 2024 17:43 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — A glance at the 124th U.S. Open golf championship, which starts Thursday at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club: Site: Pinehurst No. 2 Length: 7,540 yards. Par: 70. Cut: Top 60 and ties. Playoff (if...

Viktor Hovland feeling more confident entering US Open after 3rd place finish at PGA Championship

Jun. 11, 2024 17:12 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Viktor Hovland has a renewed confidence entering the U.S. Open that he can compete — and possibly win — his first major championship after a morale-boosting third-place finish at the PGA Championship last month. He said Tuesday that’s a “night and...

US OPEN '24: A capsule look at major golf events at Pinehurst No. 2

Jun. 08, 2024 11:01 AM EDT

A capsule look at the six major tournaments held at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, site of the 124th U.S. Open to be played June 13-16: 1936 PGA Championship Winner: Denny Shute Margin: 3 and 2 Runner-up: Jimmy Thomson ...

Martin Kaymer opens with 65 to share LIV Golf lead in the week before his return to Pinehurst

Jun. 07, 2024 20:10 PM EDT

HUMBLE, Texas (AP) — Martin Kaymer played bogey-free on a steamy Texas afternoon for a 7-under 65, giving him a share of the lead Friday with two others at LIV Golf Houston in the final event before Kaymer returns to Pinehurst No. 2 for the U.S. Open. Adrian Meronk of Poland and...

US OPEN '24: Facts and figures from the toughest test in golf

Jun. 07, 2024 13:23 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Facts and figures for the 124th U.S. Open golf championship: Dates: June 13-16. Site: Pinehurst No. 2 Length: 7,540 yards. Par: 70. Cut: Top 60 and ties. Playoff (if necessary):...

Masters fashion: Day was asked by Augusta National to change his wardrobe so 'respectfully' he did

Apr. 13, 2024 19:08 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jason Day went viral at the Masters this week for wearing some rather bold outfits from Malbon. Turns out one of them was a bit too bold. Day said after finishing his third round Saturday that he was asked the previous day to take off the white...