The U.S. Open, the second of golf’s four major championships, is set to begin on Thursday at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina. The tournament will be played over four days, with 72 holes of stroke play determining the winner.
Prize Purse
- The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced a record purse of $21.5 million for this year’s tournament, matching last year’s total among the four majors.
- This significant increase from previous years is expected to attract top talent from around the world.
Key Contenders
Rory McIlroy
- McIlroy will not be competing for this year’s title after missing out on defending his championship due to injury last season.
- Despite this, he remains one of the favorites to win and has been practicing hard in preparation for the competition.
Scottie Scheffler
- Scheffler has been performing well recently and was ranked number one in the world earlier this month.
- He finished inside the top five twice since April 25th and looks like a strong contender heading into this week’s tournament.
- Notably, he finished tied for fourth place at The Players Championship two weeks ago, shooting 6 under par over three rounds.
Other Contenders
- Justin Thomas: Winner of his first major title at last year’s PGA Championship.
- Brooks Koepka
- Jon Rahm
- Collin Morikawa
- Viktor Hovland
- Xander Schauffele
- Patrick Cantlay
- Will Zalatoris
- Max Homa
These players have either had recent success in tournaments or are highly ranked heading into this week’s event.
Conclusion
In addition to these golfers, many other talented players will be competing in this year’s U.S. Open, promising an exciting tournament ahead.
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