Sights, sounds and shots from the first round

June 18, 2026 No Comments

U.S. Open 2026 first round highlights: Sights and sounds from Thursday’s playplayWhy Mark Schlabach expects a big week for Scottie Scheffler (1:40)ESPN staffJun 18, 2026, 08:00 AM ETMultiple Authors

The 2026 U.S. Open tees off Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

J.J. Spaun, the 2025 champion, will be teeing off at 8:14 a.m. to defend his title. Spaun beat Robert MacIntyre by two strokes to secure his first major win.

Scottie Scheffler will also be on hand, teeing off alongside Spaun. The U.S. Open is the only major win that Scheffler lacks, and a victory would give him a career Grand Slam.

How will Spaun and Scheffler start off on Thursday? Follow along with the action here.