The 124th U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pinehurst No. 2 course has been full of surprises as Round 2 unfolded. Ludvig Åberg took the lead with a 1-under 69, turning a one-stroke deficit into a one-stroke lead. Patrick Cantlay, the Round 1 leader, managed to stay one stroke behind Åberg, tying with Bryson DeChambeau and Thomas Detry for second place. Rory McIlroy, who was tied for the lead after Round 1, struggled in Round 2 with a 2-over 72, dropping into a tie for fifth place.
Only Åberg, Detry, DeChambeau, and Tony Finau have shot at least 1-under in both the first two rounds. On the other hand, Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 golfer and a favorite for the U.S. Open, faced challenges in Round 2, shooting a 4-over 74. Fortunately, his overall score was enough to make the cut for the tournament.
However, some big names in golf, including Tiger Woods and Viktor Hovland, were eliminated after Round 2, failing to make the cut. As we head into Round 3, the field of 74 players who made the cut are all competing fiercely for the U.S. Open title. The leaderboard for the 2024 U.S. Open Round 3 shows Bryson Dechambeau leading at -7, followed by Matthieu Pavon, Rory McIlroy, and Patrick Cantlay at -4.
The weather forecast for Round 3 at Pinehurst Resort predicts another sunny day with a high of 91 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds. The tournament can be watched on NBC and USA, with some coverage available for streaming on Peacock. The full schedule for coverage is available on USOpen.com.
With uncertainties surrounding Tiger Woods’ future in the U.S. Open after missing the cut, the competition is heating up as the remaining players vie for the championship title. Stay tuned for an exciting weekend of golf at the 2024 U.S. Open.