If you have followed any coverage leading up to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, you know that this course is all about the greens.
You must have your short game on point around these crazy putting surfaces. You have to make plenty of putts, too.
Patrick Cantlay did just that on Thursday, which explains why he carded an impressive opening round 5-under 65. He gained 3.8 strokes around the greens, which ranks first among the field. He also hit plenty of solid iron shots, gaining 2.15 strokes on approach.
His round got off to a thrilling start at the par-4 11th, where he holed out for
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