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U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship First Round at Shinnecock Hills
The U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship got underway Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, with a $22.5 million purse. Sam Stevens, Ryder Cowan, and Max McGreevy shared the lead at two under par after a partial first round suspended for darkness. The tournament featured a competitive field of professional and amateur golfers.
Quick Facts
Who
Sam Stevens
What
First round of U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship
When
Thursday
Where
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- First round of U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship
- Round suspended for darkness
- Partial first round completed
- Sam Stevens
- Ryder Cowan
The U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship began Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, with the first round suspended for darkness. The prestigious tournament features a purse of $22.5 million and is being played on a course measuring 7,440 yards with a par of 70.
Sam Stevens, Ryder Cowan, and Max McGreevy shared the early lead after the partial first round, each carding scores of 68, two under par. Close behind were Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Max Greyserman, Brian Harman, and Ben James, all at 69 (one under par). The field remained competitive, with numerous players finishing at even par or one stroke over.
Notable professional golfers competing included Scottie Scheffler, Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, and Adam Scott, among many others. The first round was interrupted due to darkness, with several players unable to complete their rounds. Some notable competitors, including Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Justin Thomas, did not finish their opening rounds, while Jason Day withdrew from the tournament.
The tournament drew a strong field of both established professionals and amateurs, with amateur status noted for several competitors including Ryder Cowan, Miles Russell, Jackson Koivun, Preston Stout, Bryan Lee, and others. The varied scoring across the field demonstrated the challenging nature of the Shinnecock Hills course, with scores ranging from 68 to 82 among those who completed their rounds.
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Why This Matters
The U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship is one of golf's four major tournaments, attracting the world's top professional and amateur golfers. Monitoring the early leaderboard and emerging leaders helps fans and sports analysts track potential contenders for the title and understand the competitive dynamics of this prestigious 72-hole event on a demanding championship course.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireU.S. Open Men's Golf Championship begins at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Jun 18, 2026
WireFirst round begins with multiple players competing
Jun 18, 2026
WireFirst round suspended for darkness with partial results