US Open 2014: Preview Day 2

Golf Monthly takes a look at the second day of practice from Pinehurst No. 2, the site of the 2014 US Open.

Adam Scott signs autographs for fans during the second practice day prior to the US Open. Photography: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Jordan Spieth hits an approach shot during a practice round on Tuesday. Photography: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Graeme McDowell hits a shot during a practice round on Tuesday. Photography: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy chats with his dad Gerry McIlroy during a practice round on Tuesday. Photography: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Phil Mickelson hits a bunker shot during a practice round on Tuesday. Photography: Tyler Lecka/Getty Images

American Hunter Mahan hits a tee shot during a practice round on Tuesday. Photography: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Tom Clarke joined Golf Monthly as a sub editor in 2009 being promoted to content editor in 2012 and then senior content editor in 2014, before becoming Sports Digital Editor for the Sport Vertical within Future in 2022. Tom currently looks after all the digital products that Golf Monthly produce including Strategy and Content Planning for the website and social media - Tom also assists the Cycling, Football, Rugby and Marine titles at Future. Tom plays off 16 and lists Augusta National (name drop), Old Head and Le Touessrok as the favourite courses he has played. Tom is an avid viewer of all golf content with a particularly in depth knowledge of the pro tour.