The second major of the year comes at a familiar PGA Tour venue, which could open the door for some long shots to contend

• The course with the best combination of prestige and results was Carnoustie, one of the great courses in the world and home of results like Ben Hogan winning his only Open and the Jean Van de Velde meltdown. It ranked third best in both categories.

Monday was a near washout in Charlotte and more rain the next two days could limit practice for the season’s second major.