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Straka makes hole-in-one on No. 9 at U.S. Open

Straka makes hole-in-one on No. 9 at U.S. Open

**Straka’s Hole-in-One Sets Open Atop Leaderboard**

SE PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Sepp Straka hit a hole-in-one on No. 9 at Pinehurst No. 2 during the U.S. Open’s second round on Friday, becoming the 13th player to ace the iconic par-3.

Straka, who is participating in his second U.S. Open, used an 8-iron to send his tee shot towards the 215-yard hole. The ball landed on the green and rolled directly into the cup, much to the delight of the large gallery.

The hole-in-one propelled Straka to the top of the leaderboard at 3-under par for the tournament. He is one stroke ahead of a group of four players who are tied for second place.

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Limited-edition U.S. Open gear shines at Pinehurst

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Pinehurst, NC – U.S. Open gear is available in limited edition for the 2024 tournament at Pinehurst No. 2.
Fans can purchase items at the Pinehurst Resort Golf Shop, which range from $30 to $225.
The merchandise includes polos, hats, hoodies, and other items with the U.S. Open logo and Pinehurst No. 2 branding.

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Scottie Scheffler enters the U.S. Open as the overwhelming favorite. Scheffler has won four titles this season, including the Masters and the Charles Schwab Challenge. His dominance has been such that he has opened up a significant lead in the world rankings. Scheffler will be looking to add the U.S. Open to his growing list of accomplishments.

However, a host of other players will be looking to challenge Scheffler for the title. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Patrick Cantlay are all former major champions who have shown good form in recent weeks.

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