The U.S. Open began under partly cloudy skies on Thursday at challenging Oakmont Country Club where Bryson DeChambeau hopes to make a fast start to his title defence while tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler was hours from teeing off.

Scottie Scheffler Gets Clear Message From Golf Legend Before US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Oakmont Country Club is bracing for its 10th U.S. Open beginning Thursday, where the narrow fairways, lightning-fast greens and deep Pennsylvanian rough have built a reputation as the most punishing test on the PGA Tour.

Bryson DeChambeau praised Scottie Scheffler ahead of defending his U.S. Open crown but struggled with Oakmont's brutal greens and pressure.

OAKMONT, Pa. — The shot doesn’t matter. It could be on the driving range, the first tee box or the 18th fairway — a quiet practice round at home or the Sunday of a major championship. Scottie Scheffler doesn’t go off-script.

Scottie Scheffler has been such a big favorite in golf that he had to get rid of his Venmo account. Turns out he was getting requests from fans who either paid him a few bucks for their betting wins or were asking for refunds.

Scottie Scheffler prepped for the 125th U.S. Open with a Wednesday practice round with Sam Burns. Here’s what that looked like.

The best golfers in the world have descended on Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania for the 2025 U.S. Open. Known for its brutal layout and punishing greens, Oakmont will test every aspect of a player’s game. The golfer who handles the mental challenges best will likely emerge with the championship.