The third major championship of the season is here, and all eyes were on Scottie Scheffler as he teed off in the afternoon wave of the 125th U.S. Open. But it’s Scheffler whose eyes are looking up the leaderboard.

The world No. 1 struggled in Round 1, carding a 3-over 73. That leaves him seven shots back of leader J.J. Spaun, who went bogey-free in his round of 66.

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As for Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, it was a grind, with both struggling to remain in contention after their first rounds. DeChambeau is in with a 3-over 73, while McIlroy shot a 4-over 74.

Scheffler started off the week as the biggest favorite the event has seen in 16 years. And for good reason. He’s won three of his last four starts and has absolutely dominated the golf world in recent weeks. He won the PGA Championship by five shots last month, too, to claim his third major championship title. A win for him this week would bring him just a British Open away from completing the career grand slam.

But it’s going to take Scheffler to better golf in Round 2 if he’s to win … or even make the cut.

Stick with Yahoo Sports for all of the updates throughout the opening round of the U.S. Open.

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How to watch the 2025 U.S. Open

All times ET

Thursday, June 12

USA: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Peacock: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Watch U.S. Open All-Access on Peacock)

Friday, June 13

NBC: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Peacock: 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 14

USA: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

NBC: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 15

USA: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

NBC: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.