Weather and tee times for the first day of championship play at the 2024 U.S. Open in Pinehurst.

Scottie Scheffler's name is on everyone's lips. As the favorite, it's only natural. From his perspective, the only thing that matters is what's right in front of him — and that's a championship round.

The Pilot began publishing the Open Daily for the 1999 U.S. Open. He sits down with Mitchell Northam, WUNC digital news producer, to share the origin story of the Open Daily and how its changed in the 25 years since that first run. He also discusses his belief that journalists, and newspapers, should serve the community and the affects of such a mission.

In his first interview of the 2024 U.S. Open, Nick Dunlap expresses confidence in his game, he speaks about the challenges playing courses like No. 2 and the mental adjustment he's made as a professional and with the support of the other players. AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA

Wyndham Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, remains optimistic ahead of championship play for the 2024 Open in Pinehurst. Even with recent struggles, he hopes to regain his form this week and begin a new streak.

Tee up the day with weather, tee times and an update on Jon Rahm.

Lee Pace and Jonathan Bym sit down to talk about the history of golf in Pinehurst, the change to No. 2 and the publication and special coverage of The Pilot’s Open Daily — the world’s only “pop-up” newspaper devoted exclusively to the U.S. Open and Women’s Open.

In his first interview for the 2024 U.S. Open in Pinehurst, Scottie Scheffler discusses his practice on Monday and Tuesday highlighting that the course is in good shape and the challenge playing up from around the greens. He discussed the changes he's made in his approach to putting. He notes that there is a slim margin for error on certain holes, but that patience will help him. AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA

In his first interview for the 2024 U.S. Open championship, Xander Schauffele reflects on the newfound feeling of coming to a major as a champion, but recognizes the need to stay focused. He reiterates what some have said, that Pinehurst No. 2 will be a true test and that it aligns with the challenges indicative of a U.S. Open. He expressed the importance of mental focus and that he believes his patience will be an advantage this week. AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA

In his first interview of the 2024 U.S. Open Martin Kaymer reflects on his victory in 2014, the last time the Open was played in Pinehurst. He shares his confidence in his game after a couple of years recovering from injury. Kaymer finishes by stressing that mental focus and confidence are of the utmost importance in golf and especially on a course like No. 2.

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