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Spaun Holds One-Shot Lead as Burns Fires 65 to Join Contenders at Oakmont

Oakmont’s punishing rough with firm greens yielded only 10 sub-par rounds in the opening round this week

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

  • J.J. Spaun carded a bogey-free 4-under 66 in the opening round to take a one-stroke lead at Oakmont Country Club.
  • Sam Burns fired a 5-under 65 in the second round to move to 3-under and join Thriston Lawrence one shot off Spaun’s lead.
  • Thursday’s opening round saw only 10 players break par on Oakmont’s punishing layout.
  • World No.1 Scottie Scheffler posted a second-round 71 after mixing four birdies with five bogeys, leaving him at four over for the week.
  • Viktor Hovland chipped in for an eagle en route to a 68 and sat three shots back, while former champion Brooks Koepka slipped after a 74.