The Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina is the setting for the US Open, the third of the four major golf tournaments this year. Belgian golfer Thomas Detry is representing his country at the 124th US Open and has put on an impressive performance.
Detry started strong and is currently in 9th place after shooting a round of 69, 1 under par. Although he made mistakes on the 2nd and 4th holes, he managed to recover with a birdie on the 5th hole. He maintained par on the next 7 holes and then birdied the 13th hole to get back to par. A highlight of his round was sinking a 14-meter putt on the 14th hole. Despite a bogey on the 15th hole, he finished strong with a birdie on the 18th hole.
Currently, Detry is 4 strokes behind the leaders Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay. He shares the 9th place with other golfers like Sergio Garcia and Aaron Rai. Detry, ranked 55th in the world, is looking to climb up the leaderboard in the upcoming rounds.
In contrast, reigning champion Wyndham Clark had a rough start with a score of 73, landing him in 65th place. World number 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler also struggled with an opening round of 71, placing him tied for 34th. Even Tiger Woods, a three-time US Open winner, faced challenges with a mixed round ending him in a tie for 86th place.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Detry as he aims to continue his impressive performance and climb up the leaderboard. The competition is fierce, but with his skills and determination, he has a strong chance of making a mark at the US Open. Stay tuned for more updates on Detry and other notable golfers at this prestigious event.