This is why Pinehurst's greens are so diabolical

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This is why Pinehurst's greens are so diabolical

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Jun 11, 2024

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LKD and Drew Powell preview the 2024 Men's U.S. Open at Pinehurst, focussing on No. 2's famous Donald Ross turtleback greens. The team explores "effective green size" and how pros will—or at least should—go about their approach shots to put themselves in contention this week. Presented by the USGA.

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Jun 11, 2024

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This is why Pinehurst's greens are so diabolical

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