Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year's major golf tournaments haven't taken place when originally scheduled. In fact, there wasn't one held until early August, when Collin Morikawa became a first-time major winner by claiming victory at the PGA Championship.
Another major is set to begin Thursday, when the U.S. Open (scheduled to take place in June) will begin at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York. It's the first time that the course has hosted a major tournament since the 2006 U.S. Open.
The early favorite to win is Dustin Johnson, ranked No. 1 in the world, who has finished first or second in each of his past four tournaments, which includes wins at The Northern Trust and the Tour Championship.