Rory McIlroy shares the lead with Patrick Cantlay, but they weren't the only players who should feel great (or not-so-great) after the opening round at the 2024 U.S. Open.
PINEHURST, N.C. – Day 1 of the 2024 U.S. Open is in the books. We call ’em like we see ’em around here. They are:The two-time U.S. Open champion was locked in all day, shooting a bogey-free 5-under 65 to tie Patrick Cantlay for the lead. The last three times McIlroy has gone bogey-free in the opening round of a majors, he’s won. He’ll be in position to win this weekend if he keeps playing the way he did Thursday. His monster drives were basically perfect.
, native finished T8 at the PGA Championship, soaking up adulation from every corner of Valhalla Golf Club and earning even more cheers with his play. Is it possible that the next major would somehow be a letdown? Who knows, but an opening 77 is likely sending him home early from North Carolina.Didn’t make back-to-back pars until his final two holes to cap an ugly 78. He’s arguably atop the Best Player Without a Major List, and it looks like he’ll remain there for at least another month.
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