2026 U.S. Open Tee Times: Star-Studded Groupings Set for Shinnecock Hills
The USGA has released the tee times for the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, setting up blockbuster matchups for bettors targeting first-round leader and 3-ball markets.
The USGA has officially released the tee times and groupings for the first two rounds of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Country Club. Returning to the Southampton, New York venue for the first time since 2018, the tournament promises to deliver its trademark brutal scoring conditions and thick rough. For bettors, the release of these exact groupings locks in the board for first-round leader targets and highly anticipated 3-ball matchups.
European Powerhouse and Scheffler Highlight Morning Wave
The early Thursday wave features some of the biggest names in the sport. Rory McIlroy +1363 (Pinnacle), who won this championship in 2011, will begin his tournament at 12:52 BST. The major champion is grouped with his Ryder Cup teammates Ludvig Aberg +2800 (Bovada) and Tommy Fleetwood +2200 (DraftKings) in what is easily one of the most compelling groups of the first two days.
Shortly after, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler +621 (Pinnacle) will begin his quest to complete the career Grand Slam. Scheffler, who has not won a tournament since his season-opening start in 2026, tees off at 13:14 BST alongside defending U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun and top American amateur Mason Howell. The very first groups of the morning will get underway much earlier at 6:35 AM local time, with James Nicholas, Taylor Montgomery, and Caleb Surratt starting on the first hole.
Marquee Afternoon Clashes
The afternoon wave is equally loaded with star power, offering plenty of late-day drama. England's Aaron Rai, fresh off winning last month's PGA Championship, is scheduled for an 18:14 BST tee time alongside major champions Collin Morikawa and Jason Day. Immediately following them at 18:25 BST is a blockbuster trio featuring 2022 U.S. Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick +2300 (DraftKings), two-time champion Bryson DeChambeau +4000 (FanDuel), and Norway's Viktor Hovland.
Other notable late starters include Scotland's Robert MacIntyre at 18:58 BST, followed by a prestigious group of past champions at 19:09 BST featuring Jon Rahm +1604 (Pinnacle), Jordan Spieth, and Justin Rose. Additionally, Xander Schauffele +2000 (Bovada) will play his opening rounds alongside major winners Justin Thomas and Hideki Matsuyama, completing a stacked Thursday slate at Shinnecock Hills.
Compare the odds
FAQ
- Where is the 2026 U.S. Open being played?
- The 2026 U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills Country Club in Southampton, New York.
- Who is in Scottie Scheffler's group for the first two rounds?
- Scottie Scheffler will play the first two rounds alongside defending champion J.J. Spaun and amateur Mason Howell.
- What time does Rory McIlroy tee off on Thursday?
- Rory McIlroy tees off at 12:52 BST on Thursday alongside Ludvig Aberg and Tommy Fleetwood.