In Pinehurst, North Carolina, Jay Busbee from Yahoo Sports is reporting on the players preparing for the upcoming US Open with a focus on catching world number one Scottie Scheffler. The tournament is still several weeks away, but players are already gearing up and making excuses for what lies ahead.
One major talking point from the early days in Pinehurst is the challenging greens. The turtle back design of the greens means that any shots not placed perfectly in the center will roll off to the sides. This presents a tough challenge for players on a course that doesn’t allow for many opportunities if you’re off the fairway.
The discussion around Scottie Scheffler is also gaining steam, with players praising his performance and skill level. Players like Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy see Scheffler as the gold standard in golf right now. Despite the recognition from his peers, Scheffler remains focused on his goal of winning and is not letting the praise get to his head.
As the US Open approaches, the excitement is building for what promises to be a compelling tournament. With Scheffler at the top of his game, it will be interesting to see how the field competes when the tournament kicks off on Thursday at Pinehurst.
