U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship First Round at Shinnecock Hills

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.