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Rory McIlroy among early starters in US Open round one

Rory McIlroy will tee off at 12:52 BST on Thursday in the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, New York, alongside Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Ludvig Aberg. The six-time major champion is seeking a second US Open title.

  • Rory McIlroy will play the first two rounds at Shinnecock Hills in New York
  • McIlroy, a six-time major winner, is seeking a second US Open title
  • He will tee off alongside Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Ludvig Aberg

Rory McIlroy, the six-time major champion, will get his latest quest to win a second US Open title underway at 12:52 BST on Thursday. McIlroy, who won this championship in 2011, will play the first two rounds at Shinnecock Hills in New York alongside Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Ludvig Aberg.

World number one Scottie Scheffler, who will become the seventh man to complete the career Grand Slam if he wins this week, is playing with defending champion JJ Spaun at 13:14. England's Aaron Rai, who won last month's US PGA Championship, is among the later starters and will tee-off at 18:14 on Thursday alongside fellow major champions Collin Morikawa and Jason Day.

McIlroy, seeking his second US Open title, will face stiff competition from other top players, including World number one Scottie Scheffler and defending champion JJ Spaun. The competition at the US Open is expected to be intense, with several top players vying for the championship.

The US Open takes place from 18-21 June at Shinnecock Hills in New York. Live text updates of all four rounds will be available on the BBC Sport website and app, with live radio commentary of rounds three and four on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.

McIlroy's strong performance in the US Open will be closely watched, as he seeks to add to his impressive major championship collection. His ability to handle the pressure of competing in a major tournament will be put to the test at Shinnecock Hills.

Why this matters: UK golf fans will be keenly watching McIlroy's progress in the US Open, as he seeks to add to his impressive major championship collection.

What this means for you: What this means for you: As a UK golf fan, you can follow McIlroy's progress in the US Open and watch him compete against the world's top players. You can also tune in to live updates on the BBC Sport website and app.

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