Golfers, fans gearing up for extreme heat at US Open
This year's U.S. Open is gearing up to be one of the hottest on record. The U.S. Open is set to be one of the hottest on record, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees on Friday. This heat will impact professional golfers who will be exerting significant energy during the hottest parts of the day. The USGA has provided hydration stations throughout the property for fans, and have encouraged the use of 32-ounce or smaller bottles for refills. The heat is expected to exceed the 90-degree record set for the U.K. Open in Pinehurst. WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth said the hottest it has ever been for the tournament was 90 degrees.
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On Wednesday, golfers will hit the course for the last day of practices ahead of the U.S. Open.
This year's tournament is gearing up to be one of the hottest on record.
We will begin to see temperatures rise Wednesday. Friday could bring record-breaking heat for the U.S. Open – with temperatures at 100 degrees.
This will have an impact on the professional golfers who will be exerting a lot of energy during the hottest parts of the day.
Fan safety is also top of mind for the USGA, which is why they’ve provided hydration stations throughout the property. Guests can bring 32-ounce or smaller bottles to refill.
If you were in at the tournament when Pinehurst hosted the U.S. Open in 2014, you may remember just how hot it was. WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth said the hottest it has ever been for the U.S. Open in Pinehurst was 90 degrees. We’re told the heat this weekend will exceed that – making it the hottest U.S. Open to date.
WRAL News will have complete coverage of the U.S. Open, with live team coverage from Pinehurst. Be sure to tune into WRAL for all the action, from the first tee to the 18th green.
المواضيع: Tennis, US Open