If you think that headline looks a little ungrateful, you're right—we own up to it. This is the U.S. Open, the carnage that some of us wanted is playing out at Oakmont, and there are some interesting names (if not the biggest ones) in the mix as Saturday came to a close.

The United States Golf Association has maintained a $21.5 million purse for the 2025 U.S. Open as it is being hosted by Oakmont Country Club for a record 10th playing of the national championship. One year ago,

Finau now sits at +10 overall and tied for 49th place in the U.S. Open field, falling four leaderboard spots from Friday’s finish. The first tee times for round four of the U.S. Open will begin around 7 a.m. MDT on Sunday.

One groom is paying it forward with a fantastic gift to his groomsmen with a U.S. Open theme to allow one of his buddies to recoup most of his money. And we’re all for it.

Sam Burns is the 54-hole leader and the betting favorite entering the final round of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Burns has a one-shot advantage over Adam Scott and J.J. Spaun. Viktor Hovland is solo fourth, three back, and Carlos Ortiz is four off the pace.

Rory McIlroy finally spoke to the media at the U.S. Open Saturday. The reigning Masters champion argued he's "earned the right to do whatever" he choses.

While only a half dozen players remain in realistic contention for the national championship, one has captured the crowd's imagination above all others: Adam Scott, chasing his first U.S. Open victory in his 24th try.

The third major championship of the 2025 golf season has hit the weekend with the game's two best players entering having already claimed the most notable titles of the year. The USGA has loaded up its premier event with nearly all the top golfers in the world competing as the 2025 U.