Five storylines to watch at the 2024 U.S. Open
**Five Storylines to Watch at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open**
1. Who will step up: After world number one Nelly Korda and various other heavyweights exited, a field is wide open.
2. A Korean challenger: Could Chun In-gee win her third major and become the first player to defend their U.S. Women’s Open title since Annika Sorenstam in 1996?
3. The Olympic champion: Jessica Korda is playing some of the best golf of her life and will be looking to add a major to her Olympic gold.
4. Lexi thrills: After a long season plagued by injuries, Lexi Thompson will be raring to go at Pebble Beach and contend for a second U.S. Women’s Open title.
5. A legendary venue: Pebble Beach will be the venue for its fifth major, yet it always manages to offer up something fresh.