Early announcement that world's top three will play together
Before the full set of groupings have been announced, the USGA have revealed that the world's top 12 players will be grouped together in the first two rounds of the US Open. Fierce rivals Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will be in the same group in the early rounds of a Major for the first time since the USPGA Championship in 2006.
US Open Records
From the oldest to the youngest, and the best to worst, we dissect 108 years of achievements.
A potted history of the US Open
The US Open has been a regular tournament in the American golfing calendar since 1895, and has always provided a stern test to even the finest players. Multiple event winners include Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus.
Golf Monthly US Open coverage
Our blogger has arrived in the USA but everything is not quite as it should be. Keep an eye on our dedicated Oakmont microsite for all that you need to know.
US Open betting guide
Golf Monthly's betting expert runs the rule over the Oakmont field for the second Major of the season and suggests some interesting value and specialist market bets
