As the 125th U.S. Open swings into action, all eyes turn to the historic Oakmont Country Club, where the stage is set for high-stakes drama and elite competition. Tournament organizers have crafted groupings and tee times with precision, promising fans a thrilling start to golf’s toughest major.
The first wave of players tees off early Thursday at 6:45 a.m. ET, and the excitement builds quickly from there. One of the most anticipated morning trios includes defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, paired with Xander Schauffele—who claimed two majors last season. Not far behind is Masters winner Rory McIlroy, who’s teeing off alongside his close friend and Ryder Cup teammate, Shane Lowry.
As Thursday unfolds, the afternoon groups bring more star power. At the same moment but from different starting holes, two powerhouse threesomes take the course. One group boasts past major champions Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, and Dustin Johnson—who famously won the U.S. Open when Oakmont last hosted in 2016. Meanwhile, the other trio features world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, alongside Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland, both formidable contenders.
In total, 156 players will tee off from both the 1st and 10th holes in a staggered format. Here’s your complete guide to Thursday’s opening round, with key tee times and viewing details for the 2025 U.S. Open.
Featured First-Round Tee Times (ET)
- Ludvig Åberg – 7:18 a.m.
- Hideki Matsuyama – 7:18 a.m.
- Bryson DeChambeau – 7:29 a.m.
- Xander Schauffele – 7:29 a.m.
- Rory McIlroy – 7:40 a.m.
- Mason Howell (a) – 8:46 a.m.
- Justin Thomas – 1:03 p.m.
- Russell Henley – 1:03 p.m.
- Jon Rahm – 1:14 p.m.
- Scottie Scheffler – 1:25 p.m.
- Collin Morikawa – 1:25 p.m.
- Sepp Straka – 1:25 p.m.
Complete Round 1 Tee Times (Thursday, May 11)
Early Morning Groups
- 6:45 a.m. (1st) – Matt Vogt (a), Kevin Velo, Trent Phillips
- 6:45 a.m. (10th) – Zac Blair, Scott Vincent, Alistair Docherty
- 6:56 a.m. (1st) – Chandler Blanchet, Alvaro Ortiz, Doug Ghim
- 6:56 a.m. (10th) – Jacques Kruyswijk, Jordan Smith, Eric Cole
7:07 – 8:02 a.m.
- Tom Kim, J.J. Spaun, Taylor Pendrith
- Harris English, Keegan Bradley, Tommy Fleetwood
- Adam Scott, Ludvig Åberg, Hideki Matsuyama
- Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Jose Luis Ballester
- Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose
- Patrick Cantlay, Si Woo Kim, Lucas Glover
- Cameron Smith, Brian Harman, Phil Mickelson
8:13 – 8:57 a.m.
- Trevor Gutschewski (a), Richard Bland, Lanto Griffin
- Davis Riley, Jackson Koivun (a), Johnny Keefer
- Mason Howell (a), Joakim Lagergren, Chris Gotterup
- Philip Barbaree, Riley Lewis, Brady Calkins
Afternoon Groups Begin at 12:30 p.m.
- 12:30 p.m. (1st) – Frederic LeCroix, Emiliano Grillo, Sam Bairstow
- 12:30 p.m. (10th) – Will Chandler, Andrea Pavan, Takumi Kanaya
- 12:41 p.m. – Byeong Hun An, Ryan Fox, Joe Highsmith
- 12:52 p.m. – Victor Perez, Adam Schenk, Jacob Bridgeman
- 1:03 p.m. – Min Woo Lee, Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka
- 1:14 p.m. – Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson
- 1:25 p.m. – Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland
Final Waves
- 2:09 p.m. – Ben James (a), Rasmus Højgaard, Stephan Jaeger
- 2:20 p.m. – Justin Hastings (a), Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson, Laurie Canter
- 2:31 p.m. – Frankie Harris (a), Emilio Gonzalez, Roberto Díaz
- 2:42 p.m. – Grant Haefner, Joey Herrera, George Kneiser
How to Watch the 2025 U.S. Open (Round 1)
- Date: Thursday, May 11
- Location: Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, PA
- Start Time: First tee at 6:45 a.m. ET
- TV Coverage: USA Network
- Streaming Options: Peacock, Fubo
Whether you’re watching live or tracking the action hole by hole, the 2025 U.S. Open promises a captivating mix of rising stars, legends, and edge-of-your-seat competition.
