Golf fans gather around. One of the most difficult tournaments in all of golf takes place for the third time at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. The US Open allows an opportunity for non-professional golfers to play in a Major if they make it through local and sectional qualifying. Unfortunately, the last golfer to make through both stages of qualifying and win the US Open was Orville Moody in 1969.
Statistically, a professional golfer will win one of the best tournaments in golf. It is extremely difficult to predict exactly who will rise above the field of 156 golfers. All the big names in golf will be there (except for Tiger Woods) along with a few players who will be playing in their first Major.
If you are not familiar with the golf or the professionals that play it, here is your guide on who to watch for this weekend:
Bubba Watson
It would not be a complete list without Bubba Watson's name on it. He is most known for his win at the Masters earlier this year, but his 8 top 25 finishes in 11 events is worth noting. No golfer can hit it as far as Watson which gives him an edge over most golfers in the field. Watson is in his prime and is in position to not only win the US open, but pursue the Grand Slam of golf.
Jordan Spieth
There may not be a golfer on the PGA Tour that is as talented as Jordan Spieth. The 20 year old is already 10th in the World Golf Rankings and finished 2nd in his first Masters appearance this season. Spieth is listed as favorite by many publications and for good reason. He is hungry for a Major after his close finish at the Masters. Regardless, Spieth has a bright future and is the next big star on the Tour.
Jim Furyk
Jim Furyk has tasted victory 16 times in over a 20 year career on the PGA Tour. One of those victories includes a US Open in 2003. Furyk has not won on the Tour since his 2010 although he is having one of his best starts yet. He has made the cut in every event he has played including two 2nd place finishes. Watch out for Furyk to make a run up the leaderboard this weekend.
Matt Kuchar
Matt Kuchar remains one of the most consistent players on Tour that has not yet won a Major. Kuchar needs to always be mentioned as a favorite to win any tournament due to his consistent playing. He already has a win this season at the RBC Heritage Tournament, and do not be surprised if he sneaks out his first Major victory.
Jason Dufner
Jason Dufner may very well be the darkhorse contender in this year's US Open. He has not played up to his potential after winning last year's PGA Championship. Dufner has finished in the top 5 the last two years at the US Open and can make some noise with another Major victory. He is regaining his consistency that started with a 2nd place finish at the Crowne Plaza Invitational. Dufner is a proven winner on Tour, but he is still a sleeper in this year's US Open.
Statistically, a professional golfer will win one of the best tournaments in golf. It is extremely difficult to predict exactly who will rise above the field of 156 golfers. All the big names in golf will be there (except for Tiger Woods) along with a few players who will be playing in their first Major.
If you are not familiar with the golf or the professionals that play it, here is your guide on who to watch for this weekend:
Bubba Watson
It would not be a complete list without Bubba Watson's name on it. He is most known for his win at the Masters earlier this year, but his 8 top 25 finishes in 11 events is worth noting. No golfer can hit it as far as Watson which gives him an edge over most golfers in the field. Watson is in his prime and is in position to not only win the US open, but pursue the Grand Slam of golf.
Jordan Spieth
There may not be a golfer on the PGA Tour that is as talented as Jordan Spieth. The 20 year old is already 10th in the World Golf Rankings and finished 2nd in his first Masters appearance this season. Spieth is listed as favorite by many publications and for good reason. He is hungry for a Major after his close finish at the Masters. Regardless, Spieth has a bright future and is the next big star on the Tour.
Jim Furyk
Jim Furyk has tasted victory 16 times in over a 20 year career on the PGA Tour. One of those victories includes a US Open in 2003. Furyk has not won on the Tour since his 2010 although he is having one of his best starts yet. He has made the cut in every event he has played including two 2nd place finishes. Watch out for Furyk to make a run up the leaderboard this weekend.
Matt Kuchar
Matt Kuchar remains one of the most consistent players on Tour that has not yet won a Major. Kuchar needs to always be mentioned as a favorite to win any tournament due to his consistent playing. He already has a win this season at the RBC Heritage Tournament, and do not be surprised if he sneaks out his first Major victory.
Jason Dufner
Jason Dufner may very well be the darkhorse contender in this year's US Open. He has not played up to his potential after winning last year's PGA Championship. Dufner has finished in the top 5 the last two years at the US Open and can make some noise with another Major victory. He is regaining his consistency that started with a 2nd place finish at the Crowne Plaza Invitational. Dufner is a proven winner on Tour, but he is still a sleeper in this year's US Open.
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