125th US Open at Oakmont Country club: Tee Times and player Groupings
The 125th edition of the US Open is set to unfold at the formidable oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, showcasing a strong lineup of competitors with carefully arranged tee times and groupings.
Notable Competitors and Their Scheduled Starts
Rory McIlroy, pursuing his second major title this year, will begin his round in a mid-morning slot alongside Shane Lowry and Justin Rose. Rose notably faced McIlroy in a thrilling playoff earlier this year at The Masters, where McIlroy completed his career Grand slam.
Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, who edged out McIlroy last year at Pinehurst, will also tee off early. He is paired with two-time major winner xander Schauffele and US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester.
World number one Scottie Scheffler starts his campaign for back-to-back major victories during the afternoon wave. His group includes Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa,scheduled to begin around 1:25 pm local time (6:25 pm BST).
The Rigorous Test of Oakmont’s Course
Oakmont Country Club remains infamous as one of golf’s most demanding venues. Its lightning-fast greens combined with punishing rough have challenged even elite players over decades. For instance, during the 2016 US Open held here, only two golfers managed to finish under par after four rounds-highlighting its brutal difficulty.
Tee Times & groupings for Round One (BST)
(Amateurs indicated by an “x”)
Starting from Hole One
- 11:45 – Matt Vogt (x), Kevin Velo, Trent Phillips
- 11:56 – Chandler Blanchet, Alvaro Ortiz (Mex), Doug ghim
- 12:07 – evan beck (x), Maxwell Moldovan, Justin Hicks
- 12:18 – Harris English, Tommy Fleetwood (Eng), Keegan Bradley
- 12:29 – Xander Schauffele, Jose luis Ballester (Esp), Bryson DeChambeau
- 12:40 – matt Fitzpatrick (eng), wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland
- 12:51 – Akshay Bhatia, Matt McCarty, Robert MacIntyre (Sco)
- 13:02 – Cam Davis (Aus), Davis Thompson, Thomas Detry (Bel)
- 13:13 – Richard Bland (Eng), Trevor Gutschewski(x), Lanto Griffin
- 13:24 – Edoardo Molinari (Ita), Sam Stevens(x), Ryan Gerard
- 13:35 – Thriston Lawrence(RSA), Noah Kent(x), Thorbjorn Olesen(Den)
- 13:46 – Jinichiro Kozuma(Jpn), Cameron Tankersley(x), Chase Johnson
Tee Times from Hole Ten Begin At:
- – 11.45: Zac Blair tees off alongside zimbabwean Scott Vincent and Alistair Docherty.
- – 11.56: South Africa’s Jacques Kruyswijk partners with England’s Jordan Smith plus eric Cole.
- – 12.07: Tom Kim from korea starts together with JJ Spaun and Canadian Taylor Pendrith.
Airing Details on Sky Sports Golf Channel
This year’s tournament coverage on Sky Sports Golf channel extends beyond forty hours across all four days of play. Broadcasts commence daily near midday BST during early rounds-shifting later on weekends when competition intensifies after 4 pm BST.
Mornings following each day’s play feature highlight reels capturing pivotal moments while full replays of final rounds are available afterward for fans wanting extensive viewing experiences throughout this prestigious championship.
A Look Inside Players’ Preparations & Expectations
“The course demands pinpoint accuracy,” remarked several top contenders as they fine-tuned their games ahead of unpredictable weather forecasts expected later in the week.”
An Overview of Recent Form among Contenders
This detailed guide offers enthusiasts essential data about tee times while spotlighting key narratives fueling excitement ahead of one golf’s most grueling contests-the US Open returning once again to historic Oakmont Country Club!
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