As we all enjoy the 2024 US Open this week, spare a thought for all of the people who helped prepare Pinehurst No.2 for its latest stretch in the spotlight. In this case, the 120 green staff - most of whom are volunteers and some of whom are from halfway across the world.
They need to be awake at 4am to prepare the iconic layout for the day ahead, taking naps in the middle of day while the players do what they must to win. Once the final putt has dropped, it's back to work once more.
