The 2025 U.S. Open is underway, and if you’re anything like me, your productivity today just hit a sand trap. Let’s be honest—between Bryson’s physics-defying bombs, Scottie Scheffler’s ice-cold consistency, and Rory McIlroy chasing his first U.S. Open since 2011, you’re going to want to soak in every swing of Thursday’s action.

Here’s your no-nonsense viewer’s guide to catching Round 1, whether you’re on the couch, sneaking it on your second screen at work, or streaming from a shady corner of the clubhouse.

📺 Watch on TV

Set that alarm early and pour the coffee. USA Network kicks off live TV coverage starting at 6:30 a.m. ET and rolls straight through until 5 p.m. ET. That’s wall-to-wall golf with a side of early-round drama.

📱 Stream It Like a Pro

Can’t get to a TV? No problem.

• Peacock has all-access coverage from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, and then exclusive Round 1 primetime coverage from 5–8 p.m. ET.
• Want to follow a specific group? Featured group coverage starts at 7:17 a.m. and again at 1:02 p.m., streaming on Peacock, USOpen.com, and the USGA App.

So whether you’re following Rory at 7:40 a.m. off Tee 10 with Lowry and Rose, or tuning in for the powerhouse 1:25 p.m. trio of Hovland, Morikawa, and Scheffler off Tee 1, there’s no shortage of big names and big moments to stream.

🕘 Tee Times to Watch (ET)

• 7:40 a.m. Tee 10: Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose
• 7:29 a.m. Tee 1: Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Jose Luis Ballester Barrio
• 1:03 p.m. Tee 1: Brooks Koepka, Min Woo Lee, Justin Thomas
• 1:25 p.m. Tee 1: Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa
• 1:14 p.m. Tee 10: Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson

Pick your favorites, set reminders, and make sure that laptop charger is plugged in.

This is one of those days where every shot counts and every swing could spark a run. So get comfy, grab your beverage of choice, and enjoy the show. The U.S. Open is here—and Thursday’s just the beginning.

🏌️‍♂️ Hit it straight, and hit “mute” on your meeting notifications.
— Tony K.