The final pre-tournament “Live From the U.S. Open” brings you the latest news from Shinnecock Hills and how the course played in its last tune-up to the real thing Thursday.
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Scottie Scheffler is ready shut the door on his career Grand Slam pursuit but two other names must be considered for as strong contenders to win at Shinnecock Hills. Golf Channel's "Live From the U.S. Open" team submits those picks in attempt to predict this year's champion.
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Watch the best shots and moments from the first round of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
Watch the best moments from Taylor Moore’s round and a post-round interview breaking down his performance.
Taylor Moore took the lead from Brooks Koepka with this birdie putt to close out his opening round at TPC Craigs Ranch.
Taylor Moore’s birdie putt on the ninth hole of TPC Craig Ranch up-ended what had been a secured leaderboard for several hours, with Brooks Koepka’s 63 holding for most of Thursday afternoon.
Brooks Koepka shot a 63 at TPC Craig Ranch during Thursday’s opening round and enters Friday as the tournament leader after going bogey-free through the first 18 holes of the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Chris Kirk and Jordan Spieth had the advantage of going after Sungjae Im while finishing on the green on the ninth hole of TPC Craig Ranch on Thursday.
Aaron Rai was unshakable while closing out the PGA Championship. He joined Golf Today to speak about the confidence he found at Aronimink and how his poise developed well before the back nine on Sunday.
Bryson DeChambeau is a betting favorite over fellow LIV Golf star Jon Rahm and a half dozen other past U.S. Open winners entering Shinnecock next month.
Tee times, groupings and how to watch the first round of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.
Brooks Koepka was telling anyone who would listen that he was close – it was just a matter of making some putts.