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USGA chief championships officer John Bodenhamer insists Pinehurst will be “tough but fair” for the 124th US Open

Pinehurst No.2 set to take centre stage at US Open

Officials insist the course will be ‘fair’ but many remain wary of the infamously tough greens.

Fans gather around the main scoreboard during a practice round for the 124th US Open at Pinehurst (Matt York/AP)

‘Borderline’ greens at Pinehurst could lead to another tough US Open test

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy both used the word “boring” to describe the kind of golf they think is necessary to win a US Open.

Robert Rock hits his tee shot on the sixth hole during a practice round at Pinehurst (Mike Ehrmann/USGA)

Robert Rock ready for unlikely US Open bid

Rock will be playing his place in his first major since the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Jon Rahm looks ahead while taking questions from the media

US Open 2024: Jon Rahm withdraws due to painful foot infection

World No. 8 and former champion Jon Rahm has withdrawn from the 124th US Open just a day before the tournament gets underway.

US Open Trophy

The greatest non-winners of the US Open

M. James Ward outlines the most talented players who failed to claim the coveted US Open Golf Championship.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy focuses on European record as fifth major remains elusive

McIlroy has not added to his four major wins since the 2014 US PGA Championship.

Tiger Woods catches a ball during practice for the US Open

Tiger Woods says fast greens could turn US Open into ‘great war of attrition’

Woods says the Pinehurst course will ‘test every single aspect of your game’.

Jon Rahm might not compete in US Open

Jon Rahm injury casts doubt on US Open participation

Rahm wore one shoe and one flip-flop to his pre-tournament press conference.

Nelly Korda celebrates with the trophy after winning The Chevron Championship

A horrible start and an early finish

The Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Washington state starts next week.

A detailed view of the hole 18 flag on Course No. 2 - Pinehurst No. 2 is set to host the 2024 US Open

What makes Pinehurst No. 2 so compelling?

M. James Ward examines the architecture that the world’s best will encounter on Donald Ross’ Pinehurst No. 2 masterpiece.

Robert MacIntyre (pictured) heads into the US Open on the back of his maiden PGA Tour victory in Canada

Robert MacIntyre aiming for major glory but regrets missing trip to Euro 2024

Victory in the Canadian Open earned the Scot a place in the US Open at Pinehurst, during which his country’s footballers take on Germany in…

Wyndham Clark will defend his US Open title at Pinehurst

124th US Open Championship – 5 players to watch

Clark was playing at Oklahoma State University the last time Pinehurst staged the US Open in 2014.

Wyndham Clark will defend his US Open title at Pinehurst

124th US Open – 5 key talking points

Here are some of the main talking points ahead of the year’s third major championship.

Nelly Korda hoping to tame ‘beast’ of a course to win US Women’s Open

Nelly Korda hopes to continue extraordinary year at the AIG Women’s Open

The AIG Women’s Open will be played at the Old Course, St Andrews from 21-25 August 2024.

Yuka Saso celebrates winning her second US Open title at Lancaster Country Club

Yuka Saso overturns three-shot deficit to win second US Open title

A closing 68 gave the 22-year-old a winning total of four under par, three shots clear of compatriot Hinako Shibuno.

Minjee Lee at the US Womens Open

Two-time champion Minjee Lee part of three-way tie for lead at Women’s US Open

Only five players are below par through three rounds.

US Women’s Open 2024 R2

Wichanee Meechai takes 2-shot lead

US Women’s Open

Yuka Saso hits from the ninth tee during the first round of the US Women’s Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club

Yuka Saso leading after challenging opening round of US Women’s Open

Among those who struggled was world number one Nelly Korda.

Nelly Korda hits a shot on the 12th hole during a practice round for the US Women’s Open.

Nelly Korda makes septuple bogey in nightmare start to US Open

The world number one has won six of her last seven starts.

Nelly Korda hoping to tame ‘beast’ of a course to win US Women’s Open

Nelly Korda hoping to tame ‘beast’ of a course to win US Women’s Open

Korda is a massive favourite to secure her third major title after winning six of her last seven events.