Tommy Fleetwood starts strong alongside McIlroy and Aberg at US Open

Tommy Fleetwood finished the first round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills with a level-par 70, placing him within the top 20. Playing alongside Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg, Fleetwood acknowledged that their strong performances were motivating despite challenging conditions. McIlroy and Aberg ended the round with scores of 69, one shot ahead of Fleetwood. Fleetwood reflected on his round, mentioning struggles with putting but finding value in observing his playing partners' techniques. This marks Fleetwood's continued pursuit of a major title, particularly with strong past performances at the US Open.

• 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tommy Fleetwood says how he found playing with Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg on Thursday at the US Open