Rory McIlroy was pleased with what he saw on his two-day visit to Pinehurst No 2 earlier this week. He's happy the driver will be a key weapon but when it comes to the greens, he's looking at it like a links test — play to the middle and you won't be far away.

Graeme McDowell says he feels at home at Pinehurst No 2, which is good news for his chances of winning a second US Open next month.