BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all instances native):
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9:45 a.m.
Jon Rahm’s protection of his U.S. Open title is off to begin. The Spaniard is tied for the lead at 2-under par by means of his first eight holes at The Country Club.
Also at 2 beneath are 2020 PGA champ Collin Morikawa, South Carolina’s Matt NeSmith and Sebastian Munoz of Colombia.
All 78 gamers from the morning rounds are on the course. Earlier within the day, Abraham Ancer pulled out on account of sickness. He was changed within the discipline by Patton Kizzire, who tees off within the afternoon.
Also enjoying late are Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed. They are among the many most high-profile gamers who just lately introduced they’d play within the new LIV Tour.
The new collection and the way it may impression skilled golf has been a scorching subject this week at The Country Club, which is internet hosting the U.S. Open for the primary time since 1988.
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6:50 a.m.
Finally, 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 good of the primary fairway at The Country Club. The beginner who performs at Stanford grew up about 10 minutes away from Brookline.
The U.S. Open dipped into the alternate record for the primary time. Abraham Ancer of Mexico withdrew due to an sickness. He was changed by Patton Kizzire.
Next in line if anybody else withdraws is Rickie Fowler.
The days main into the U.S. Open had been stuffed principally with chatter and consternation in regards to the Saudi-funded insurgent collection referred to as LIV Golf that’s providing huge 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.
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