Name: 'I see it as a gift': Webb Simpson on playing in home state for 2024 U.S. Open
Uploaded: 2024-06-10T20:24:45.000Z
Duration: 41 s
Description: Prior to the 2024 U.S. Open, North Carolina native Webb Simpson talks about balancing the comfort and pressure of wanting to play well at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, which he calls home.

In the final round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Webb Simpson's 332-yard drive on the 469-yard, par-4 18th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 137 yards to the hole. His 142-yard approach shot landed on the left side of the green, 17 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made a 17-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Webb Simpson sinks 18-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at The RSM Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 12th hole.

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Webb Simpson makes a 29-foot birdie putt on the par-4 10th hole.

Webb Simpson sinks a 29-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at 3M Open

In the opening round of the 2025 3M Open, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Webb Simpson sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Webb Simpson holes out from 44 yards for an eagle on the par-5 17th hole.

Webb Simpson's amazing eagle hole-out is the Shot of the Day

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Webb Simpson makes eagle on the par-5 17th hole.

Webb Simpson makes eagle on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 11 at Rocket Classic

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Webb Simpson nearly aces No. 8 at Charles Schwab

In the opening round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Webb Simpson sinks a 21-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

In the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the third round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 12 at THE CJ CUP

In the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

In the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Webb Simpson makes eagle on the par-4 14th hole.

Webb Simpson makes eagle putt on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the second round of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Webb Simpson's solid tee shot sets up birdie at WM Phoenix Open

In the opening round of the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Webb Simpson sinks a 42-foot birdie putt at WM Phoenix Open

In the final round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Webb Simpson's incredible approach shot leads to birdie at Sony Open

In the second round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Webb Simpson hits unbelievable approach shot to reach green in two at Sony Open

Prior to the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Webb Simpson highlights goals for the season, his desire to play at a high level and excitement for the 2025 Ryder Cup. 

Webb Simpson on goals for the 2025 PGA TOUR Season

In the third round of the 2024 Procore Championship, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Webb Simpson dials in tee shot to set up birdie at Procore

In the opening round of the 2024 Wyndham Championship, Webb Simpson makes a 3-foot birdie putt on the par-4 6th hole.

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 6 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2024 Wyndham Championship, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-5 5th hole.

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 5 at Wyndham

Ahead of the 2024 Wyndham Championship, Webb Simpson and his wife, Dowd, talk about her caddying for him during the final FedExCup Regular Season event ahead of the FedExCup Playoffs.

Webb Simpson's wife Dowd caddies at Wyndham Championship

In the second round of the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Webb Simpson makes a 31-foot birdie putt on the par-3 15th hole.

Webb Simpson sinks a 31-foot birdie putt at Rocket Mortgage

In the third round of the 2024 Travelers Championship, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Webb Simpson chips it tight to yield birdie at Travelers

In the second round of the 2024 Travelers Championship, Webb Simpson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Webb Simpson drains 26-foot birdie putt at Travelers

In the opening round of the 2024 Travelers Championship, Webb Simpson makes a 2-foot birdie putt on the par-4 15th hole.

Webb Simpson holes short birdie putt at Travelers

PGA TOUR players, including Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark and others, share their excitement towards playing the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The players look forward to competing at a challenging course that differs from traditional U.S. Open host courses.

McIlroy, Schauffele and others express excitement to play U.S. Open at Pinehurst

Prior to the 2024 U.S. Open, North Carolina native Webb Simpson talks about balancing the comfort and pressure of wanting to play well at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, which he calls home. 

'I see it as a gift': Webb Simpson on playing in home state for 2024 U.S. Open

Check out North Carolina Central's Jamal Hutchison as he spends an unforgettable afternoon at Quail Hollow with Wells Fargo Mentorship Program Ambassador Webb Simpson. Hutchison discusses the impact his dad has had on his life, as well as his dream to become a PGA TOUR player.

Webb Simpson spends time with Wells Fargo Mentorship Program participant

Wells Fargo Mentorship Program participant Rachel Kuehn hits some shots with fellow Wake Forest Deacon Webb Simpson. Simpson speaks to how Kuehn inspires her, as he has four daughters he hopes will also play golf one day. As a distinguished golfer at Wake Forest, Kuehn hopes to continue her golf career by playing on the LPGA Tour someday.

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Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

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In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Scottie Scheffler edges Rory McIlroy in the captain's challenge to earn a victory for his team.

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Captain Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the bunker, and teammate Shane Lowry converts it for an up-and-down in the team relay.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Family over everything. Watch some of the best family moments over the years at the PNC Championship, featuring Team Woods, Team Daly and others.
 

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

Five-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Rocco Mediate goes in-depth on his unique golf swing, sharing insight on staying true to what works for him, however unconventional.

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Golf is hard, and even the best players on the PGA TOUR are relatable at times. Check out some of the best “golf is hard” moments from 2025, excluding majors and including shanks, bad lies and just plain old bad shots.

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Relive Scottie Scheffler's incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Scheffler, his caddie Ted Scott and his competitors. Scheffler won six times in 2025, including the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, the PGA Championship, The Open Championship and the BMW Championship.

An in-depth look at Scheffler’s 2025 season

In the fall of 2024, Jeremy Wu was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma. Jeremy was cleared in February 2025 and caddied for his brother Dylan Wu at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, where he would go on to earn a PGA TOUR card via a playoff.

Cancer survivor Jeremy Wu caddies for brother Dylan en route to TOUR card at Q-School

Check out Viktor Hovland’s best shots from his stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season.

Viktor Hovland’s best shots from 2025 season

Check out all the best shots from John Daly and John Daly II from the PNC Championship, including tight approaches, clutch putts and their winning moment from their PNC win in 2021.

Team Daly's all-time best shots from PNC Championship

Luke Clanton earned his PGA TOUR card after his junior season at Florida State University via the PGA TOUR University Accelerated program. But his path to the PGA TOUR was forged from humble beginnings at the public-access Country Club of Miami. David Clanton, Luke's father, breaks down Luke's beginnings here.

'I see it as a gift': Webb Simpson on playing in home state for 2024 U.S. Open

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

One swing from every team at PNC Championship

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Craziest shots from 2025 season

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

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Cancer survivor Jeremy Wu caddies for brother Dylan en route to TOUR card at Q-School

Viktor Hovland’s best shots from 2025 season

Team Daly's all-time best shots from PNC Championship

Visiting Luke Clanton's childhood golf course in Miami

Webb Simpson sinks 18-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at The RSM Classic

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

Webb Simpson sinks a 29-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at 3M Open

Webb Simpson sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at 3M Open

Webb Simpson's amazing eagle hole-out is the Shot of the Day

Webb Simpson makes eagle on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 11 at Rocket Classic

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Webb Simpson nearly aces No. 8 at Charles Schwab

Webb Simpson sinks a 21-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 12 at THE CJ CUP

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

Webb Simpson makes eagle putt on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

Webb Simpson's solid tee shot sets up birdie at WM Phoenix Open

Webb Simpson sinks a 42-foot birdie putt at WM Phoenix Open

Webb Simpson's incredible approach shot leads to birdie at Sony Open

Webb Simpson hits unbelievable approach shot to reach green in two at Sony Open

Webb Simpson on goals for the 2025 PGA TOUR Season

Webb Simpson dials in tee shot to set up birdie at Procore

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 6 at Wyndham

Webb Simpson makes birdie on No. 5 at Wyndham

Webb Simpson's wife Dowd caddies at Wyndham Championship

Webb Simpson sinks a 31-foot birdie putt at Rocket Mortgage

Webb Simpson chips it tight to yield birdie at Travelers

Webb Simpson drains 26-foot birdie putt at Travelers

Webb Simpson holes short birdie putt at Travelers

McIlroy, Schauffele and others express excitement to play U.S. Open at Pinehurst

Webb Simpson spends time with Wells Fargo Mentorship Program participant

Webb Simpson spends time with Wells Fargo Mentorship Program participant