Pinehurst No. 2 Proving to be a Tough Challenger for US Open Golfers; Early Leaders Hint at First-Time Major Wins

Jay Busbee from Yahoo Sports is reporting live from Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, where early groups are facing tough conditions at the US Open. Despite Tiger Woods’ brief lead after one hole, his round quickly went awry and he finished the day at plus 4, eight strokes behind the leaders.

The course is proving to be challenging with slick greens and difficult approaches, causing problems for many big names in the field. However, some players like Patrick Canley, Tony Finau, Ludwig Oberg, and Matthew Pavo are managing well and are near the top of the leaderboard. 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 could bode well for their chances to win this year.

As the afternoon groups hit the course, players like Scotty Scheffer, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Sly are yet to post their scores. However, it’s clear that Pinehurst No. 2 is a tough challenge for all players. The conditions are testing their skill and endurance as they navigate through the course’s winding holes and tricky greens. It remains to be seen how the leaderboard will shape up as the tournament progresses but one thing is certain – it’s going to be an exciting race to the finish line.