Sights, sounds and greatest moments from Spherical 1 of the 2022 U.S. Open

BROOKLINE, Mass. — Maybe the discuss of LIV Golf vs. the PGA Tour will subside for just a few days, with the beginning of the U.S. Open at The Nation Membership formally right here. Or, not less than, it can stall till 1:47 p.m., when Phil Mickelson arrives on the primary tee. Mickelson, the face of LIV Golf, remains to be looking for that one lacking piece of his Grand Slam résumé — a U.S. Open win.

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Whereas most eyes shall be on Mickelson — and the way he’s acquired by the followers at this venue simply outdoors Boston — there are many different issues to control for the 12 months’s third main.

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Golf may be merciless

That is Matt McCarty‘s birdie try on the fifth gap. Thought the blocked pictures within the Boston space had been coming in a while Thursday.

LIV Golf is not far-off

LIV Golf made positive to get the message out that though this isn’t its occasion, its guys are nonetheless right here.

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Early birdies

Reigning champion Jon Rahm is likely one of the golfers out early, together with Max Homa, former Masters and U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth, and two-time main winner Collin Morikawa.

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There’s greater than golf occurring round right here

Certain, the followers in New England are right here to see golf. However forgive them if they’re a bit distracted. One thing else is on their minds — about 7.2 miles down the highway.

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The Boston Celtics are hoping to maintain their NBA title hopes alive Thursday in Sport 6 in opposition to the Golden State Warriors. (9 p.m. ET on ABC). The Celtics are down 3-2 within the sequence.