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Burns Surges to US Open Lead on Punishing Oakmont Course

Only three players remain under par after two rounds on Oakmont’s punishing setup, propelling Sam Burns into a one-stroke advantage.

Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Patrick Reed plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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J.J. Spaun of the United States plays a shot on the 18th hole during a practice round prior to the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 10, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
Jun 12, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Bryson DeChambeau after missing a putt on the 16th green during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sam Burns carded a five-under-par 65 in Friday’s second round to reach three-under-par and seize the 36-hole lead.
  • J.J. Spaun, who topped the leaderboard after the opening round, sits one shot back at two-under-par following a two-over 72.
  • Viktor Hovland climbed to one-under-par with a two-under 68, making him one of only three golfers under par at the tournament midpoint.
  • The cut fell at seven-over-par, ending the weekend hopes of defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and high-profile names such as Phil Mickelson and Justin Thomas.
  • Oakmont’s narrow fairways, penal rough and slick greens yielded only ten sub-par rounds in two days, underscoring the course’s formidable challenge.