U.S. Open 2017: A complete guide to all 156 players

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May 21, 2017; Irving, TX, USA; Billy Horschel tees off on the 1st hole during the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at TPC Four Seasons Resort – Las Colinas. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

U.S. Open Round 1: 1st tee, 9:24 a.m.

U.S. Open Round 2: 10th tee, 3:09 p.m.

Kevin Kisner (No. 20)

Last start: T-6: the Memorial Tournament (PGA TOUR)
2016 U.S. Open: T-49

Kevin Kisner has quietly snuck into the top 20 in the world. With a win at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational and a T-6 at the Memorial, Kisner has to be chomping at the bit to tee it up at Erin Hills. This is his fourth U.S. Open appearance with his best finish being a tie for 12th at Chambers Bay.

Billy Horschel (No. 47)

Last start: T-4: FedEx St. Jude Classic (PGA TOUR)
2016 U.S. Open: T-32

Billy Horschel’s win at the Byron Nelson last month couldn’t have come at a better time. It vaulted him into the top 60 of the Official World Golf Ranking to keep him from having to qualify and the 2014 FedExCup champion also finished fourth this past weekend at the St. Jude Classic to stay hot. This is his fifth U.S. Open appearance; he finished tied fourth in 2013 at Merion.

Branden Grace (No. 29)

Last start: T-9: BMW PGA Championship (European Tour)
2016 U.S. Open: T-5

Branden Grace has played in the U.S. Open four times and following a T-51 in 2012 and a missed cut in 2013, he had a chance to win at Chambers Bay before settling for a tie for fourth and followed it up with a tie for fifth at Oakmont last year. His name is becoming a fixture near the top of the leaderboard at major championships.

Jun 3, 2017; Dublin, OH, USA; Matt Kuchar waves to the crowd after his putt on the eighteenth green during the third round of The Memorial golf tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

U.S. Open Round 1: 10th tee, 9:24 a.m.

U.S. Open Round 2: 1st tee, 3:09 p.m.

Matt Kuchar (No. 15)

Last start: T-4: the Memorial Tournament (PGA TOUR)
2016 U.S. Open: T-46

Matt Kuchar has to be on the short list for best current player not to have won a major and he’ll take his next attempt starting Thursday morning off the 10th tee. He had some trouble in his early years at this tournament but outside of a tie for 46th at Oakmont last year, he hasn’t finished lower than 28th since 2010 and has four top 14s or better in that span.

Francesco Molinari (No. 17)

Last start: T-24: FedEx St. Jude Classic (PGA TOUR)
2016 U.S. Open: DNP

Francesco Molinari is making his eighth U.S. Open start but has missed the cut three times. The four-time winner on the European Tour finished tied for sixth at THE PLAYERS Championship and followed it up with a solo second at the BMW PGA Championship. His best finish at the U.S. Open was a tie for 23rd at Pinehurst in 2014.

Patrick Reed (No. 19)

Last start: T-57: the Memorial Tournament (PGA TOUR)
2016 U.S. Open: MC

Patrick Reed is the ultimate wild card. You just never know what you’re trying to get from the 26-year-old but it’s usually pretty exciting. This is his fourth appearance at the U.S. Open — his best finish came two years ago at Chambers Bay when he tied for 14th — and it will be fun to see how he tackles Erin Hills. Expect a top-25 or for him to miss the cut by eight shots. That’s Patrick Reed.

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