The stars have arrived in Los Angeles for the 2023 U.S. Open. Some of golf's biggest names are on the North Course of the LA Country Club this week, including defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. This year's tournament comes during a controversial time for the PGA, which recently announced its decision to merge with the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV Golf to create a new golf league. The new golf entity will be funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, and has already drawn criticism from athletes, fans of the sport and even the U.S. Senate. There will no doubt be some tension on the green at this year's U.S. Open.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Matt Fitzpatrick of England plays a shot during a practice round prior to the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
The stars have arrived in Los Angeles for the 2023 U.S. Open. Some of