Justin Lower, an Akron resident and Northwest High School graduate, along with Maxwell Moldovan, a Green High School graduate, are set to participate in this year’s U.S. Open golf tournament. Taking place at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 2 in North Carolina, the tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 13, and concludes with the final round on Sunday morning.
Notable names like Woods will be paired with Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick in the first two rounds. Scottie Scheffler is the favorite this year, with odds of +333 according to BetMGM, followed by Xander Schauffele at +1100 and Rory McIlroy at +1200. Lower is listed at +50,000, while Moldovan is listed at +100,000.
Players will utilize split tees for the opening two rounds, with half starting on hole No. 1 and half on hole No. 10. The tournament schedule includes a lineup of various players from different countries, adding to the diverse and competitive nature of the event.
The 2024 U.S. Open golf championship will be broadcast live on NBC and the USA Network, with coverage also available on NBC’s Peacock streaming service. Golf enthusiasts can tune in to catch all the action and drama as the players battle it out on the challenging course.
With Lower and Moldovan representing Northeast Ohio in this prestigious tournament, local fans will be eagerly following their performances and cheering them on. As they compete against some of the top golfers in the world, the community will be rooting for their success and hoping to see them make their mark on the U.S. Open stage.
As the excitement builds and the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Lower and Moldovan as they showcase their skills and talent on the grand stage of the U.S. Open. Stay tuned for thrilling moments, intense competition, and the crowning of a new champion at this year’s highly anticipated golf event.