US Open Golf Predictions 2014: Projecting Best, Worst Performances at Pinehurst

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Published: June 10, 2014

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The 2014 U.S. Open will be the site of a unique golfing challenge at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, beginning on Thursday.

One of the big favorites figures to be new world No. 1 Adam Scott. However, the Aussie has never fared well at this tournament in 12 prior starts, as Kyle Porter of CBS Sports observes:

Scott has transformed into a different player in recent years, and is coming off a win at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, followed by a tie for fourth at the Memorial. Based on his recent form and his lack of success at the U.S. open, though, it's hard to say Scott is bound to be among the best or worst performers of the week at the second major event of the season.

Below is a look at some of the game's biggest stars, with analysis as to why they're bound to fare well or fall far short of the top prize at Pinehurst.

Note: Statistics are courtesy of PGATour.com unless otherwise indicated.

 

Best: Rory McIlroy



The 2011 U.S. Open champion has found his form after a slumping 2013 campaign. McIlroy has posted consistently strong results this season thanks to a new resiliency he's discovered that has allowed him to rally back from lackluster rounds.

It took valiant efforts at the Masters and the Players Championship for McIlroy to work his way back into the top 10 after making the cut on the number. Then, he won the European Tour's BMW PGA Championship, rallying from seven strokes behind on the final day.

Course management has also been an area where McIlroy has exercised a bit more caution, and he's ready to showcase that at Pinehurst, per The Telegraph's James Corrigan:

I’m going to adopt a really conservative game plan. Middle of the green, middle of the green, middle of the green. I think if your iron game is in really good shape, then you can hit the middle of those greens. Even if it’s ...
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