Morning golf fans.
The first round of the U.S. Open is underway out at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash.
The links-style golf course will feature the world's best players, along with four golfers who have local connections.
Illinois freshman Nick Hardy will compete in his first-ever professional tournament after the Big Ten co-champion made it through qualifying.
Hardy tees off at 11:12 a.m. today, along with Alex Kim and Rich Berberian Jr.
Next up among the Illini contingent is D.A. Points. The Pekin native gets going at 3:11 p.m., alongside amateur Dennis McCarthy and Shiv Kapur.