The round 1 tee timings are out for the 2024 U.S. Open. The Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (Course No. 2) will be hosting one of the most prestigious major tournaments from June 13 to June 16. The third major this year will witness celebrated golfers, including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods, Xander Schauffle, and thirteen of the LIV Golf athletes, including Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Sergio Garcia. Fans hope that the major will provide them with the thrill of their lifetime.
The tee timings and pairings provided them with a glimpse of their hopes coming true, as some groups have so much fierce competition that can prove to be exciting for the viewers. Kyle Porter of CBS posted some tee timing on X, which buzzed golf enthusiasts. The X users poured in their views and comments, showcasing that if round one is like this, then the tournament is going to set a marker in history.
Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Brooks Koepka will kick off their U.S. Open campaign at 7:40 a.m. from the first tee. With nine major championships collectively, these golfers will aim to feed off each other’s energy over the first two days and position themselves strongly for the weekend. Tiger Woods and the group will also tee off at 7:29 a.m. Another group starts their quest for the U.S. Open at 1:14 p.m. from the first tee. Scheffler and Schauffele, the two major winners of 2024, will aim for their second major championship of the season, while McIlroy seeks his first in a decade.
Additionally, Brian Harman, Nick Dunlap, and reigning champion Wyndham Clark will tee off at 1:25 p.m. from the first tee. Simultaneously, Bryson DeChambeau, Max Homa, and Viktor Hovland will start their round from the 10th tee. All are happy with the pairings and are hopeful this major will deliver quality competition. What exactly do fans convey concerning this particular round of pairings? Let us explore it.
How did fans react to the timing and pairings for the 2024 U.S. Open Round 1?
“Absolute Mashers,” commented a fan while looking upon the pairings that have been shared on the X handle. Another X user commented, “Truly an anything can and will happen group ” for the 8:02 a.m. pairing of Min Woo Lee, Sahith Theegala, and Nicolai Højgaard. Resonating with the exciting unpredictability these professionals bring to the course. Sahith Theegala’s near-victory at the 2022 Phoenix Open and winning the Fortinet Championship, are similar, to Min Woo Lee’s thrilling win at the 2021 Scottish Open. Nicolai Højgaard, with his rising star status on the European Tour, adds an extra layer of excitement.
The one, every golf lover, is rooting for is the pairing at 1:14 p.m. A user expressed his view on this by stating, “That 1:14 tee time is gonna be a ball striking clinic.” Highlights the amount of quality this group had in terms of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffle, and Rory McIlroy. This group alone holds the back of golf, as the top three professionals in the golfing world are in the same group. Another fan commented, “Rory, Xander, Scottie is ”. “Rory McIlroy is the 3rd best player in his own pairing”, stated a fan with an insightful fact, as McIlroy is at number three in the OWGR rankings behind Schauffle and Scheffler. This trio’s pairing is sure to provide a masterclass in the 2024 U.S. Open.
Pointing out the Hideki Matsuyama, Jon Rahm, and Jordan Spieth, another fan commented, “1:36” with an image described as “Absolute cinema”. The group includes LIV golfers Jon Rahm and Hideki Matsuyama. This group has a competition of its own. Rahm’s 2023 Master’s win, Spieth’s remarkable comeback to win the 2017 Open Championship, and Matsuyama’s historic Masters win in 2021 underscore this group’s capabilities.
Fans expressing that “Early late is great for Tiger” reflect a deep understanding of Tiger Woods’s needs and the strategic advantage of his tee times. Given Woods’ injury history, fans know how crucial rest and recovery are for his performance. Another fan added, “Tiger early late is something.” Memories of his strategic rest periods contributing to his 2019 Masters win are vivid among supporters.
Some other enthusiasts resonated with the rest period Woods will get, stating: “GREAT tee time split for Tiger. Gives him plenty of time to recover.” Another concluded it as, “A blessing for the big cat”. The G.O.A.T will be joined by Will Zalatoris, alongside Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 U.S. Open champion.
Finally, some users praised the USGA’s handling of tee times and pairings. It reflects fans’ appreciation for the thoughtful and exciting matchups. One fan commented, “Good tee times and great tv coverage for the entire round I like it let’s go”
