Matt Fitzpatrick

Tommy Fleetwood believes it could be pivotal to the outcome this week.

The layout and topography of the course has also been criticised for contributing to a lack of atmosphere.

The Yorkshireman made the third hole-in-one of the week on the 15th.

McIlroy birdied four of his last five holes to get to eight under.

There have now been three holes-in-one on the 15th so far this week.

Defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick became the third player this week to record an ace at Los Angeles Country Club.

The dust is still settling a week on from the shock announcement of the commercial merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF.

England’s Aaron Rai shares the first-round lead in final event before US Open.

Rai was one of three players on five under par midway through the opening round.

The renovated East Course at Oak Hill is set to provide the world’s best players with a severe test.