Comprehensive guide to the 2017 U.S. Open

The year's second major take place this week at Erin Hills Golf Club for the playing of the 117th United States Open. It's the first time the club has held a professional major championship of any kind, while Dustin Johnson looks to become the first to defend his title since Curtis Strange did so in 1988-89.

Here is theScore's guide to the 2017 U.S. Open:

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Usopen.com will live stream each day.

4 essential reads for U.S. Open

No Phil, No Tiger: 2017 marks end of incredible 24-year run at U.S. Open

On June 17, 1993, 156 players not named Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson teed off at Baltusrol Golf Club for the 93rd U.S. Open.

In light of Mickelson's decision to skip the 2017 event for his daughter's high school graduation, Thursday at Erin Hills will mark the first time since that date that neither of the legendary players are in the field. Read more

4 keys holes that will decide the U.S. Open at Erin Hills

The 117th United States Open is being contested at Erin Hills Golf Club this year - the first time the facility has hosted a professional major championship.

Here are four keys holes players will have to navigate this week at the Open. Read more.

Top 10: Why each favorite will or won't win the U.S. Open

The 117th United States Open begins Thursday at Erin Hills Golf Club for the season's second major championship.

Here's a breakdown of the 10 favorites at the Open. Read more.

Changes abound as McIlroy looks for 5th career major at Erin Hill

When Rory McIlroy strides confidently to the first tee on Thursday at Erin Hills, it would be appropriate to have David Bowie's "Changes" blaring in the background to describe the 28-year-old's life recently.

Whether it be an equipment change, an injury battle, or a wedding, McIlroy has had a dramatic few months heading into the year's second major championship. Read more.

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Past winners

3 more reads

Josh Sens - Golf.com

The man who found the land for Erin Hills will watch the U.S. Open from prison

Teddy Greenstein - Chicago Tribune

Erin Hills — a short, strange trip to landing the U.S. Open

Mark Herrmann - Newsday

U.S. Open needs to get back on course after rough stretch

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