MCILROY GROUPED WITH FLEETWOOD AND ABERG FOR US OPEN

Rory McIlroy begins his bid for a second US Open title on Thursday at 12:52 BST at Shinnecock Hills in New York. The six-time major champion, who won the championship in 2011, plays the opening two rounds alongside Ryder Cup team-mates Tommy Fleetwood and Ludvig Aberg. World number one Scottie Scheffler takes to the course at 13:14 with defending champion JJ Spaun. England's Aaron Rai, winner of last month's US PGA Championship, tees off at 18:14 alongside fellow major champions Collin Morikawa and Jason Day.

Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open champion, plays at 18:25 with two-time winner Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland of Norway. Three additional former US Open champions—Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm—compete at 19:09. Scotland's Robert MacIntyre joins the later groups, teeing off at 18:58.

Scheffler has the opportunity to become the seventh man to complete the career Grand Slam should he secure victory this week. The championship runs at Shinnecock Hills throughout the coming days with full tee-times for the opening two rounds confirmed.