Pinehurst, North Carolina – The 124th U.S. Open is gearing up to commence at Pinehurst No. 2, boasting a field of 156 elite players from around the globe contending for the third major championship of the season. The tournament is set to showcase thrilling matchups as top-tier golfers are paired together, promising an exciting opening round for fans.
Among the notable pairings, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Brooks Koepka will tee off from the first tee at 7:40 a.m. ET, bringing a combined total of nine major championships to the competition. These Ryder Cup teammates aim to leverage each other’s performance over the initial two days and position themselves as contenders heading into the weekend.
Meanwhile, golf icon Tiger Woods is scheduled to begin his U.S. Open journey in the early-late wave, taking on the course alongside Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris at 7:29 a.m. on the 10th tee. Additionally, a star-studded group comprising Tony Finau, Ludvig Åberg, and Dustin Johnson will follow suit, teeing off at 7:51 a.m.
In the afternoon sessions, fans can anticipate witnessing the top three players in the world – Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Rory McIlroy – kick off their U.S. Open adventure at 1:14 p.m. from the first tee. Scheffler and Schauffele are chasing their second major championship of the season, while McIlroy eyes his first in ten years.
Reigning champion Wyndham Clark, along with Brian Harman and Nick Dunlap, will tee off at 1:25 p.m., while Bryson DeChambeau, Max Homa, and Viktor Hovland will start their rounds simultaneously on the 10th tee at the same time.
For a comprehensive list of Round 1 tee times and pairings for the 2024 U.S. Open, refer below. Additionally, detailed information on the event’s TV schedule and coverage, as well as expert predictions and field rankings, can be found online.
The stage is set for an exhilarating U.S. Open tournament, with elite golfers primed to showcase their skills and battle it out for one of golf’s most prestigious titles. Fans around the world eagerly await the excitement and drama that will unfold over the four rounds of competition at Pinehurst No. 2.