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🏌🏻PGA vs LIV @ US Open

🏌🏻PGA vs LIV @ US Open

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June 15, 2024

Good Morning! PGA Tour’s emerging star Ludvig Aberg, who is making his US Open debut, is the solo leader after Round 2.

Just one shot behind is the most in-form LIV Golfer Bryson DeChambeau. He sits T-2 alongside Patrick Cantlay and Thomas Detry.

It’s shaping up to be a fascinating PGA vs LIV Golf battle at Pinehurst No 2 - watch all the action live on NBC Sports.

Today’s Trivia: Who holds the tournament record score (aggregate) at the US Open? Answer at the end of the email.

⛳ This day in history: On this date in 1947 at St. Louis Country Club, Sam Snead, never a winner of the Open, had one of his close calls, losing a playoff to Lew Worsham, 69-70. The final hole featured the infamous delayed putt by Snead.

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Aberg's Fairytale Debut Run Continues

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Ludvig Aberg worked his way to a 1-under 69 on Friday and a one-shot lead going into the weekend of his US Open debut. The trio of Cantlay, DeChambeau and Detry are all tied for the second spot after Round 2.

Even though this marks the first time Aberg has played in a US Open, the former Texas Tech star played the famed Donald Ross design during the US Amateur back in 2019. On Friday, he posted a pair of bogeys but also made three birdies in finishing with a solid 69 to hold the 36-hole lead.

📌 Scheffler Stumbles: Scottie Scheffler was living on the cut line for much of Friday after shooting 71-74. He ended up advancing to the weekend without a shot to spare, 10 shots behind leader Ludvig Aberg.

Scheffler’s struggles offer a rare opportunity for the rest of the field this weekend. While Scheffler spent Friday afternoon wondering about his weekend fate, Schauffele and McIlroy prepared for another opportunity to win a major.

McIlroy (T-5) and Schauffele (T-9) are very much in contention for a win while Scheffler (T-57) is virtually out of the race.

🚫Stars Miss Cut: The US Open offers perhaps the most challenging cut line in professional golf - top 57 players (out of 156) and ties made the 36-hole cut.

Several big names have failed to make it to the weekend including Tiger Woods, Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, and Justin Thomas among others.

Leaderboard after Round 2

Watch Round 2 Highlights

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Worth Mentioning

Final hole. Par 3. Two strokes above the projected cut.
Then this happened for @F_Molinari! 🤯 🤯
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf)
10:52 PM • Jun 14, 2024

WEEKEND READING
Father's Day: Golf's Iconic Father-Son Duos

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Tomorrow (June 16) is Father's Day and it's only fitting to celebrate the remarkable father-son duos who have made their mark in the world of professional golf.

⛳️ Bernhard & Jason Langer: Bernhard Langer is a two-time Masters champion (1985, 1993) and has amassed over 40 European Tour wins. He has also been dominant on the Champions Tour.

Jason Langer is currently an amateur golfer, known for playing in junior tournaments and college golf, showing promise in the sport.

⛳️ Tiger & Charlie Woods: Tiger Woods is one of the greatest golfers of all time, with 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour wins, tying him for the most all-time.

Charlie Woods has gained attention for his impressive performances in junior golf tournaments and his appearances alongside his father in the PNC Championship, displaying considerable talent at a young age.

⛳️ Mike & Justin Thomas: Mike Thomas is a PGA professional and has been a long-time club professional, playing a significant role in coaching his son.

Justin Thomas has quickly become one of the top players on the PGA Tour, with a major win at the 2017 PGA Championship and multiple tour victories.

⛳️ John Daly & John Daly II: John Daly is famous for his powerful drives and unorthodox approach, winning two major championships: the 1991 PGA Championship and the 1995 Open Championship.

John Daly II, also known as Little John, is an emerging talent in junior and college golf, often playing alongside his father in PNC Championship events.