The third golf major of the season gets up and running this afternoon as the US Open begins at the Los Angeles Country Club.
News of a shock merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has dominated the build-up to the tournament, but that will, for now at least, be put to one side as the biggest names in the sport compete for major glory.
Brooks Koepka will be confident, as ever, of adding to his tally of two US Open victories, after his win at the PGA Championship last month, though it’s Scottie Scheffler who goes in as favourite after a remarkable run of consistency.
Masters champion Jon Rahm has gone slightly under the radar, while Rory McIlroy is still searching for his best golf and the kind of form that has not been seen since his disastrous display at Augusta.
How to watch 2023 US Open first round
TV channel: In the UK, the opening round of the US Open will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf and Main Event.
Full coverage gets underway at 3pm BST this afternoon, and runs all the way through to 4am in the early hours of Friday morning.
