Séamus Power excited ahead of US Open with his game in a 'pretty good spot'

"It’s so strange. My putter was very, very cold out of the gate at the start of the year, which is odd for me. That’s usually the strongest part."

Seamus Power of Ireland putts on the 14th green during a practice round prior to the US Open at Pinehurst. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Séamus Power used to live just a couple hours away from Pinehurst in Charlotte, so he’s familiar with a number of the sandhills courses and the Donald Ross style that so many of them try to emulate.

Pinehurst No. 2, however, has slipped Power’s playlist until he ventured out onto the back nine early Tuesday morning. It was an illuminating experience – and he still hadn’t seen the front nine where many of Ross’ most diabolical green creations reside.