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As golf's civil war rages on the 122nd US Open rolled into Boston this week as it aims to put the LIV Golf controversy to one side for the third major of the year.
Brookline has seen its fair share of controversy of its own after the 1999 Ryder Cup became known as the 'Battle of Brookline' for the behaviour of the home players and fans.
But the 156 players - including 15 Saudi rebels - will be blocking out the noise as they tee it up to face the challenge ahead of them.
Rory McIlroy is a favourite off the back of his Canadian Open win last week, but who does Sportsmail have as their picks of the week?
Rory McIlroy will be a favourite at the US Open off the back of his Canadian Open win last week
Former World No 1 Jon Rahm could turn up the volume to defend his title in Boston
SPORTSMAIL'S PICK FOR THE TITLE
Abraham Ancer
Our 80-1 tip came up each-way trumps at the PGA last month and here’s another test that should suit the gritty, straight-hitting Mexican
Jon Rahm
Quiet for most of the season but ought to relish the chance to defend his title on a layout to suit his superior ball-striking.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Only one golfer has won
