US Open Golf TV Schedule 2012: Complete Coverage Info for Round 1

The 2012 U.S. Open begins today and a number of world-class golfers will be competing to win an important major.

Careers will be defined, destinies will be altered and stars will be born this weekend, so it's crucial that you watch it all happen.

Let’s take a look at the ways you can tune in.  

Where: Lake Course, Olympic Club, San Francisco, Calif.

When: Thursday, June 14 through Sunday, June 17

Round 1 Television Coverage (All Times ET)

ESPN and NBC will be bringing you coverage of the 2012 U.S. Open this year.

Both networks will have a hand in broadcasting the first round. ESPN will be opening and closing the coverage today, starting at noon and ending at 10:00 p.m., while NBC will give the station a two-hour breather as they take over from 3:00-5:00 p.m. 

12:00-3:00 p.m. – ESPN

3:00-5:00 p.m. – NBC

5:00-10:00 p.m. – ESPN

Live Stream 

Link: Official US Open website

Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Viewing Info

There are two different groups to follow this year. The first will be “Marquee Group 1” at 10:33 a.m. This will be none other than the highly anticipated threesome of Tiger Woods, Bubba Watson and Phil Mickelson.

“Marquee Group 2” coverage begins at 1:29 p.m. This will focus on the high-powered grouping from across the pond, as Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood tee off to start the tournament.

Link: ESPN3

Platforms: Web, iOS, Android,

Viewing Info

ESPN3 is offering an alternative live stream to the U.S. Open’s official site. If you aren’t satisfied with the star golfers or just need more action, go ahead and switch over to their coverage.

11:30 AM: Marquee Group #2 (First Round)

12 PM: First Round (Part 1)

12 PM: Holes 8 and 18 (First Round)

5 PM: First Round (Part 2)

PlayTracker

If this still isn’t enough action for you, this interactive website will allow you to follow a ton of golfers and get real-time statistics, trends and more insider information.

Link: US Open website