Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose and other players to watch at the US Open

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  • Ahead of the US Open that starts on Thursday, we look at six star players set to shine.

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    DUSTIN JOHNSON
    Age:
    33

    Major wins: US Open 2016
    Last five results: T10-T16-T17-T8-1

    The 33-year-old reclaimed the world number one spot after winning the St. Jude Classic in dominant fashion on Sunday. The Jupiter resident has the most complete game in the sport and can prosper on a tough course like Shinnecock. DJ has 13 top-20 finishes in his last 14 tournaments, including two wins and two second place finishes. May not have scaled the same heights as 2017, but is still as influential as ever.

    RORY MCILROY
    Age: 29
    Majors:
    US Open 2011, PGA Championship 2012 and 2014, The Open Championship 2014
    Last five results: T5-T16-MC-2-T8

    It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years since his maiden major win at the Congressional. And after a rib injury ruled him out of action last season, the Northern Irishman looks back to his best in 2018 with a win, two runners-up and one third-place finish in 13 events since January. The former world No1 will be bidding to show that he still has tricks in his armoury after finishing T5 at the Masters in April.

    JUSTIN THOMAS
    Age:
    25
    Majors:
    PGA Championship 2017
    Last five results: 4-T17-T21-T11-T8

    The world No2 may not be a household name like Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson, but has proven to be equally as impressive over the past two years. The 25-year-old has 12 top-25 finishes and five top-10 finishes this season, including a win at the Honda Classic. Shinnecock will be harder and faster than some of the courses he has played this year, but the Kentucky native has proven his consistency at the US Open in the past with a top-10 finish in 2017.

    JUSTIN ROSE
    Age:
    37
    Majors:
    US Open 2013
    Last five results: T52-T12-T23-1-T6

    The rock-solid Englishman had one of his most successful seasons in 2017 with 10 consecutive top-10 finishes and three tournament victories. Has started this year brightly with a dominant victory at the Fort Invitational last month and looks every bit as threatening from the tee and further up the green. The 2013 champion is consistent, resilient and should be within a shout of a second major on Sunday.

    JORDAN SPIETH
    Age:
    24
    Majors:
    US Open and Masters Tournament 2015, The Open 2017
    Last five results: 3-T41-T21-T32-MC

    Without a doubt, the most talented player in golf. Results may have not gone his way over the past 12 months but the 24-year-old is still a three-time major winner. If he can improve his putting – his biggest strength in previous years – then expect the 2015 US Open winner to add to his 11 career Tour wins at Shinnecock. The Texan boasts an impeccable record of 1-1-4-2-2 in majors since 2015.

    BROOKS KOEPKA
    Age:
    28
    Majors:
    US Open 2017
    Last five results: 34-T42-T11-2-T30

    Koepka may have only played five tournaments this year due to a wrist injury, but the 28-year-old showed solid form finishing second behind Justin Rose at Fort Invitational earlier this month. The Florida man was playing the best golf of his career this time 12 months ago and went on to clinch a first major at the US Open. Injuries may have restricted his progress since January, but he is slowly getting back to his competitive best.

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