Rory McIlroy Set for Early Start in US Open First Round
Six-time major winner Rory McIlroy is slated to tee off at 12:52 BST in the opening round of the 2026 US Open. The Irish star will chase his second championship on the challenging coastal courses of New York.
Variable weather and fast greens add extra difficulty to the early stage. McIlroy's round is expected to be one of the tournament's most watched moments.
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