U.S. Open: 5 things we learned on Thursday, from The Country Club to Phil Mickelson and Jon Rahm

BROOKLINE, Mass. — In the days leading up to the 122nd U.S. Open, it felt like every conversation on television and around the course involved the LIV Golf Invitational Series, but on Thursday at The Country Club, the championship started and now we have topics to discuss.

For golf lovers who relish a chance to see the game’s best players grind and work, Thursday was a glorious day. A classic U.S. Open day. Scoring was tough, but good shots were still rewarded.

Here are five things we learned after watching the opening 18 holes of the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club.

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