Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland chasing Scottie Scheffler's greatness

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Viktor Hovland knows the hours are ticking on generous pin placement and soft greens with 100-degree weather 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 ofconsistency with five tournament wins already this season.

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