GoKawiilJ.J. Spaun will be looking to pull off another surprise win this weekend as he aims for back-to-back victories in the US Open. Since Spaun's shock victory at Oakmont 12 months ago, the LA-born star has played in the Ryder Cup and won the 2026 Valero Texas Open. He nevertheless remains an outside bet for a title defense despite some solid recent performance.
The third of the year's majors, and the 126th edition of "Golf's Toughest Test," this year takes place at the unforgiving Shinnecock Hills course on Long Island, New York, with its exposed coastal winds and firm, fast greens set to challenge the world's best.
Current No. 1 Scottie Scheffler unsurprisingly comes into the weekend's action as the big favorite with the bookies, closely followed by reigning Masters champ Rory McIlroy.
J.J. Spaun overcame a flooded golf course and a spirited challenge from Scotland's Robert MacIntyre to win last year's US Open by two strokes. Andrew Redington/Getty Images
What is the US TV schedule for the US Open 2026?
Linear TV coverage of the tournament in the US is split between USA Network and NBC. The tournament's first round on Thursday, along with early TV coverage over the weekend, is on USA Network, while NBC will air the second, third and final rounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Here's the full TV schedule (all times ET):
Thursday
USA Network: 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
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