Viktor Hovland knows the hours are ticking on generous pin placement and soft greens, with temperatures in the high 30s expected by the second round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.
He also is one of the top players in the field who admits they're looking up at World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, a model of consistency with five tournament wins already this season.
Rory McIlroy describes Scheffler as relentless, with the American having played 13 times this year with only one tournament finish outside the top 10.