The 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina has officially begun, bringing together the game’s best players for a week of competition. This event also coincides with the World Golf Hall of Fame moving to Pinehurst, making for a week filled with celebrations and inductions. The GOLF.com team was present to capture all the action, starting with Tiger Woods’ practice round on the No. 2 course with his son Charlie by his side.
Tiger Woods spoke about his son’s role in his game, highlighting their strong relationship and trust. The course conditions at Pinehurst No. 2 have been a major topic of discussion, with players noting the firm and fast conditions and the challenging “turtleback greens.” The short game will be crucial this week, with players needing to exercise creativity and skill around the greens.
Defending champion Wyndham Clark praised the speed and firmness of the greens, noting how they are already at the borderline of being too difficult. Viktor Hovland also shared some humorous nicknames for certain areas around the greens, showcasing the challenges players may face if they are not careful. The GOLF team at Pinehurst has been busy capturing all the action and will continue to provide updates throughout the week.
Overall, the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst promises to be an exciting and challenging event for all players involved. With the best in the game competing on a renowned course with tricky greens, fans can expect to see some high-level competition and impressive displays of skill. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the GOLF.com team as they cover all the action at Pinehurst No. 2.
