U.S. Open champions

The inaugural U.S. Open in 1895 was won by Horace Rawlins from England on a nine-hole course in Rhode Island, who received a gold medal and $150 in prize money. In the 116 tournaments since, home favourites have claimed 82 titles

Dustin Johnson hoping to become first player to defend title since Curtis Strange in 1989

ROLL OF HONOUR

2016 Dustin Johnson USA -4

2015 Jordan Spieth USA -5

2014 Martin Kaymer GER -9

2013 Justin Rose ENG +1

2012 Webb Simpson USA +1

2011 Rory McIlroy NIR -16

2010 Graeme McDowell NIR Even

2009 Lucas Glover USA -4

2008 Tiger Woods USA -1

2007 Angel Cabrera +5

Johnson will return to Major action after missing Masters in April

OPEN FAVOURITES
World number one Johnson will face tough competition at Erin Hills from other members of golfŐs arguable ŇBig FourÓ

Rory McIlroy World No. 2

Jason Day World No. 3

Jordan Spieth World No. 6

Source: U.S. Open

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