The 124th men’s U.S. Open, the third of men’s golf’s four majors, will kick off from Pinehurst, North Carolina, tomorrow. And with this being the final tournament in the Olympic qualification period, the stakes are even higher as players compete for a piece of the $20M purse.
Scottie Scheffler, currently the No. 1 player in the world, has secured his spot at the Olympics and now aims to add another non-Masters victory to his list of major wins. Scheffler has had an impressive season so far with five wins, but with challengers like world No. 2 Xander Schauffele and world No. 3 Rory McIlroy in his 1:14 p.m. ET tee time tomorrow, the competition will be fierce.
Other notable players to watch include world No. 4 Wyndham Clark, who will be looking to defend his title and secure his second tour win of 2024. The return of three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods, now coached by his son Charlie, adds to the excitement. However, Woods’ health is uncertain following his recent missed cut at the PGA Championship.
Unfortunately, the 2021 U.S. Open winner, Jon Rahm, will not compete due to a foot infection. In his absence, his 12 fellow LIV golfers, including past champions like Martin Kaymer, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and Bryson DeChambeau, will take the stage. Get your popcorn ready for what promises to be an exciting tournament.
