The U.S. Open kicks off on Thursday from Oakmont Country Club outside of Pittsburgh, where a $21.5 million purse is up for grabs.

This year's U.S. Open will be played at Oakmont Country Club, widely considered one of the most difficult courses in the country, if not the world.

There is a chance of rain during the tournament, with storms expected ahead of the first round.

The game's stars have dominated the last six majors and most signature events. What will it take for a sleeper to emerge at Oakmont?

Fans can tune in to the action across several channels and platforms, including NBC, USA and Peacock; here's a comprehensive rundown of how to watch the 125th U.S. Open when it begins this week.

You can watch Round 1 on Friday beginning at 6:00 a.m. ET on USA, while Peacock will stream exclusive coverage from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET.

Leroy Sane said farewell to Bayern Munich fans in a video posted on social media on Thursday