Rory McIlroy paired with Martin Kaymer at US Open

Rory McIlroy has been paired with defending champion Martin Kaymer and US amateur champion Gunn Yang for the opening two rounds of the US Open.

The world number one, a winner in 2011, has missed the cut at his last two events, is looking to win his fifth Major crown at Chambers Bay.

World number two Jordan Spieth will play alongside Justin Rose and Jason Day, while the threesome of Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott and Dustin Johnson is another stand-out group.

Tiger Woods, who recorded his worst ever round at The Memorial last weekend, will begin his tournament with Rickie Fowler and Louis Oosthuizen.