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Spaun Leads U.S. Open at Oakmont as Round 2 Begins

Oakmont’s punishing greens with dense rough force contenders to recalibrate strategies for the weekend

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.
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Overview

  • J.J. Spaun surged to the top with a 4-under-par 66 in Thursday’s opening round to hold a one-stroke lead.
  • Second-round play kicked off Friday at 6:45 a.m. ET with featured pairings including Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth.
  • Thriston Lawrence, Koepka and Rahm sit within two strokes of Spaun, while past champions Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau chase at even par.
  • Oakmont Country Club’s signature dense rough and lightning-fast greens have already dictated cautious approaches and strategic adjustments.
  • NBC and USA Network will televise Saturday’s and Sunday’s rounds from noon ET, with live streaming on Peacock from 6:30 a.m. ET and U.S. Open All-Access from 7 a.m. ET each day.