DeChambeau followed what his fellow SMU alum, the late Payne Stewart, accomplished 25 years earlier by winning the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. He is looking for his third U.S. Open title. After going even on the front nine, DeChambeau went 3-over on the back.

When the second round ends, Burns will be the ninth player since 2000 to hold a one-shot lead after 36 holes at the U.S. Open. Only two of the previous eight went on to win — Angel Cabrera and Dustin Johnson, both here at Oakmont.

There are no places to hide at a U.S. Open, particularly at Oakmont Country Club. There are no crevasses to crawl into or shadows to wait in. There are eyeballs on you the moment you first step foot onto the property.

OAKMONT, Pa. — To all U.S. Open sadists, rejoice: We’re at the halfway mark, and only three players are under par. And possibly only two, as there are reports Sam Burns may be disqualified amid rumors he was playing a different course.

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The U.S. Open begins with a field of 156 players and cuts to the low 60 scores and ties after two rounds. Those who make the cut will play the final 36 holes of the championship, this year contested at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, defending champ Bryson DeChambeau and more set to tee it up as the 125th U.S. Open begins Thursday in Pennsylvania.

PGA of America and LPGA Golf Professionals will represent the Corebridge Financial Team at Fields Ranch East in Frisco, Texas, for the third women's Major Championship of 2025.

In addition to forever being known as a US Open champion, the golfer who wins the 2025 tournament at Oakmont will take home a very hefty paycheck