While scoring conditions were pretty favorable for a U.S. Open on Thursday, a few of the greens were still up to the edge and the USGA’s Mike Davis said they were watching a some of them closely. The 6th, 9th, and 15th greens, in particular, were playing the most borderline, but an overnight downpour should soften everything up for the second round.
Pinehurst pin placements for Friday’s 2nd round at the U.S. Open
The greens are what make Pinehurst, the small, turtlebacked putting surfaces that are a hallmark of Donald Ross designs place an emphasis on a player’s short game more than any other facet this week. Here are your pin placements for Friday:
#USOpen course Rd. 2: After 2/3 inches of rain, the course will be played at 7,428 yards, and 12 on the Stimpmeter. pic.twitter.com/Y7ogjEqSZk
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