The Latest: U.S. Open starts and brings golf back into view

BROOKLINE, Mass –

Lastly, golf is the main focus once more within the U.S. Open.

Michael Thorbjornsen opened the 122nd version of the hardest check in golf with a tee shot excellent of the primary fairway at The Nation Membership. The beginner who performs at Stanford grew up about 10 minutes away from Brookline.

The U.S. Open dipped into the alternate checklist for the primary time. Abraham Ancer of Mexico withdrew due to an sickness. He was changed by Patton Kizzire.

Subsequent in line if anybody else withdraws is Rickie Fowler.

The times main into the U.S. Open have been stuffed largely with chatter and consternation concerning the Saudi-funded insurgent collection known as LIV Golf that’s providing large riches to Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and a dozen others who’re within the U.S. Open.

The PGA Tour has suspended them, though the U.S. Open is run individually and is honoring the open nature of its championship.