The first round of the 2024 U.S. Open is in the books, and things are already heating up! With 13 golfers under par and within four strokes of the lead, Friday's second round at Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (Course No. 2; 7,543 yards, par 70) in North Carolina promises to be exciting.
Key Players to Watch
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Rory McIlroy (+250): McIlroy, who teed off the tournament at +1200 to win, is on fire with a bogey-free round of 65. Ranked No. 3 in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings, the 26-year-old pro is seeking his third win of the season and 27th tour victory. He tees off at 7:29 a.m. ET.
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Patrick Cantlay (+800): Cantlay, starting at +5000 odds, also shot an impressive 65 with six birdies and a single bogey. At 32, he's aiming for his first major and ninth career title, teeing off at 1:25 p.m. ET.
Top Performances and Odds
Co-leaders Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy both shot 5-under 65s on Thursday, taking a one-stroke lead into the second round. While pre-tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler is tied for 34th after a 1-over 71, his odds have shifted from +333 to +650. Defending champion Wyndham Clark, who opened at +6600, is tied for 65th place at 3-over 73, with current odds at +30000.
Golfers in the Hunt
As we look forward to the second round, here are some notable players trying to chase down the leaders:
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Ludvig Aberg (+650): Opening at +5000, Aberg is in third place, just one shot back after an opening 66. He tees off at 1:36 p.m. ET.
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Bryson DeChambeau (+750): Tied for fourth place at 3-under 67, DeChambeau started at +2000. He tees off at 7:40 a.m. ET.
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Matthieu Pavon (+8000): Starting at +15000, Pavon is also tied for fourth place at 3-under 67. He tees off at 1:58 p.m. ET.
Prop Bets and Updates
Before the tournament kicked off, there were a few interesting prop bets to keep an eye on:
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Xander Schauffele (+2200 to lead the first round, +225 for top 10): Schauffele shot an even-par 70 and is tied for 16th.
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Collin Morikawa (+2500 to lead the first round, +250 for top 10): Like Schauffele, Morikawa is tied for 16th after an even-par 70.
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Tiger Woods (-105 on Over 72.5 in the first round): Woods shot a 4-over 74 with two birdies and six bogeys, placing him tied for 86th.
Exciting Round Ahead
Friday's action promises to be packed with drama as the second round unfolds. Keep an eye on our PGA Tour picks, predictions, and best bets throughout the season for more insights and updates.
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