On Tuesday, the tee times for the first two rounds of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 were announced, and there are no shortage of featured groups for the first two days.
That adds to the excitement level, as the U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst for the first time in 10 years.
The opening two rounds feature a grouping of the top three players in the world, including the first two major champions of the year, some young bombers and past major champions.
Check out these must-watch groups for the first two rounds of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. All times EDT.
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Will Zalatoris, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods of the United States and Max Homa of the United States react on the third green during a practice round prior to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 11, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
7:29 a.m. Thursday 10th tee, 1:14 p.m. Friday 1st tee
Big Cat along with the 2022 champion and Willy Z? Sign us up.
Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka
Brooks Koepka plans his shot off of the 17th tee box during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. (Photo: Clare Grant/Louisville Courier Journal)
7:40 a.m. Thursday 1st tee, 1:25 p.m. Friday 10th tee
Nine majors combined, including a two-time U.S. Open Champion in Brooks Koepka makes for an exciting group.
Tony Finau, Ludvig Aberg, Dustin Johnson
Ludvig Aberg tees off on the tenth hole during the second round of the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)
7:51 a.m. Thursday 10th tee, 1:36 p.m. Friday 1st tee
All guys who can bomb it, but all in different stages of their careers. Aberg at the beginning, Finau in the middle and Johnson at the end of his prime.
Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the first green as Xander Schauffele of the United States and Scottie Scheffler of the United States watch during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
1:14 p.m. Thursday 1st tee, 7:29 a.m. Friday 10th tee
The top three players in the world, including the first two major champions of the year? The stars are aligning.
Brian Harman, Nick Dunlap, Wyndham Clark
Wyndham Clark poses with the championship trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
1:25 p.m. Thursday 1st tee, 7:40 a.m. Friday 10th tee
The defending champion along with the U.S. Amateur winner and reigning British Open champion is a great group to follow.
Hideki Matsuyama, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth
Team Europe player Jon Rahm and Team USA player Jordan Spieth walk up to the sixth green during day two four-ball rounds for the 43rd Ryder Cup golf competition at Whistling Straits. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
1:36 p.m. Thursday 1st tee, 7:51 a.m. Friday 10th tee
All three are Masters champions, but Rahm and Spieth also have U.S. Open titles to their name. Although none are in great form coming in, they know how to win on the major stage.
Bryson DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland, Max Homa
Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers Golf Club tees off on the 17th hole during the second round of the 2024 LIV Golf Houston. (Photo: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports)
1:25 p.m. Thursday 10th tee, 7:40 a.m. Friday 1st tee
Bryson DeChambeau has had close calls at each of the first two majors this year. Hovland and Homa are in search of their first majors. All three are fan favorites and will be heavily followed.
Gordon Sargent, Jake Knapp, Cameron Young
Gordon Sargent at the 2024 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship. (Photo: Vanderbilt Athletics)
1:47 p.m. Thursday 10th tee, 8:02 a.m. Friday 1st tee
Bombs away with this group. The top-ranked amateur in the world and 2023 U.S. Open low am, sweet-swinging Jake Knapp and Cam Young make for a thrilling grouping.
