Players express satisfaction with course conditions at U.S. Open

The first round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, N.Y., saw players responding positively to course conditions, with notable performances from Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka. McIlroy finished with a score of 69 despite two late bogeys, while Koepka shot 73. Wind conditions surpassed 30 miles per hour, but players appreciated the setup, which included favorable green speeds and fairway widths. Play concluded at 8:25 p.m. with 50 players still on the course as the first round continued.

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