In his press conference at Pinehurst overnight (Australian time), McIlroy told the gathered media that he may be on the verge of a breakthrough, having gone winless in majors since the 2014 PGA at Valhalla.
This all seems pretty bad for the players but pretty compelling for us viewers at home. Pros furious over greens and botched shots is exactly what the US Open is all about.
According to multiple reports from the grounds this week, grandstand seating around Pinehurst No.2 has been collapsing on fans this week after the construction company used screws that were too short in an effort to cut costs.
The 124th US Open at the famed Pinehurst No.2 course will begin on Thursday night, with six Australians in the field for the third men’s major of the year. Jason Day will headline the pack, with Cameron Smith, Min Woo Lee, Cameron Davis, Adam Scott and Jason Scrivener also in the field.
Fifty years after “The Massacre at Winged Foot” and on the eve of this year’s US Open at Pinehurst No.2, almost everything has changed – including the USGA’s philosophy surrounding a course’s playing characteristics.
The USGA has expanded from running three events annually to 15, including championships for all age ranges, team events, international matches and a national competition for adaptive golfers.
Australian Golf Digest
