Li looking forward to tough challenge at Pebble Beach

The harder Pebble Beach plays at this week's US Open, the better China's Li Haotong will like it.

The 23-year-old will tee up for his third US Open on Thursday, looking to test his growing credentials on the iconic California course that is poised to severely test the field at the year's third major.

Li finished 68th in his debut at Erin Hills two years ago before orchestrating a commendable tie for 16th at Shinnecock Hills last year in another typical US Open that saw not a single player manage to break par.