US Open Golf 2016: Tee Times, Date, TV Schedule and Prize Money

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Published: June 15, 2016

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The best golfers in the world are set for the 2016 U.S. Open, and whichever one raises the coveted trophy Sunday evening will certainly have earned it. Oakmont Country Club, the host for this year's event, is one of the toughest tests in the sport.

As was the case at the Masters two months ago, the trio of Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day is receiving most of the attention ahead of the season's second major. None of them captured the green jacket back in April, however, as Danny Willett pulled away during the final round.

Let's check out all of the key tournament information as the game's biggest stars look to steal the spotlight against a loaded field. That's followed by a preview and championship prediction.

 

Tournament Details Where: Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania

When: Thursday, June 16 - Sunday, June 19

Watch: Fox and Fox Sports 1

Live Stream: Fox Sports Go

 

TV Schedule

 

Notable Tee Times

For a complete list of tee times, visit the PGA Tour's official site.

 

Prize Money

 

Event Preview

Oakmont isn't difficult because it's full of tricky quirks. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The general game plan is simple: Hit it long and straight. The execution of that approach is incredibly challenging, however, because the margin for error is so thin.

In many cases, if you come up short, you'll be looking at a long iron shot into the green. That's still a better alternative than going wayward off the tee, though. Missing the fairway into the deep rough is going to ruin the hopes of a lot of golfers this week.



That's all by design. Bob Ford, Oakmont's head professional since 1979, told Bill Fields of PGATour.com that the club and its members embrace the demanding nature of the co...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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