Johnson grouped with Spieth, Kaymer at U.S. Open

Dustin Johnson will play the first two rounds of the 117th United States Open with Jordan Spieth and Martin Kaymer next week at Erin Hills Golf Club.

The USGA announced Thursday that the trio will begin their tournament off the 10th tee at 9:35 a.m. ET.

The group consists of the last three winners of the U.S. Open, with Kaymer winning at Pinehurst in 2014, Spieth taking the title at Chambers Bay in 2015, and Johnson claiming his first major at Oakmont last year.

Johnson, the world No. 1, is looking to become the first U.S. Open champion to defend his title since Curtis Strange accomplished the feat in 1988-89.