Time will tell as to who will hold their nerve enough to claim the 2022 U.S Open trophy. Rahm, the 2021 winner, is certainly among the best candidates to do it. If the Spaniard can keep the good times rolling during Rounds 3 and 4, he would become one of a precious few golfers to win the vaunted tournament in back-to-back years. Rahm would join Brooks Koepka (2017, 2018), Curtis Strange (1988, 1989), Ben Hogan (1950, 1951), Ralph Guldahl (1937, 1938), Bobby Jones (1929, 1930), John McDermott (1911, 1912) and Willie Anderson 1903, 1904, 1905) in the exclusive class.
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There were more than a few surprises in the field during the first two rounds. Phil Mickelson, fresh off his PGA Tour departure for LIV Golf Series riches, limping to an 11-over total for his two rounds and missing the cut. Joining Mickelson in failing to make the cut were Sergio Garcia (+4), Shane Lowry (+4), Louis Oosthuizen (+6) and Viktor Holland (+7), among others.
But there were some surprises, too. Four amateurs made it to the weekend, headlined by Travis Vick, who led the University of Texas to a Division I men’s national championship two weeks ago. He followed up an even-par first round Thursday with a 1-under-69 on Friday to enter the weekend at -1 for the tournament, just four strokes off the lead.
If Vick can find some more good fortune, he may be able to challenge for the lowest 18-hole score for an amateur in the competition. James McHale shot a 6-under 65 in 1947.
Here’s everything you need to know about the featured groups and tee times for Round 3 of the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass.:
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U.S. Open featured groups 2022
Saturday, June 18
11:06 a. m. /2:39 p. m. ET: Max Homa, Adam Scott; Matt Fitzpatrick, Sam Burns 11:22 a. m. /3:01 p. m. ET: Jordan Spieth, Will Besseling; Matthew NeSmith, Scottie Scheffler
