It is of no consolation to the players that, unlike most venues, the conditions don’t change much. Oakmont plays nearly as difficult for the amateur membership as it does for the world’s best pros.

When the second round ends, Burns will be the ninth player since 2000 to hold a one-shot lead after 36 holes at the U.S. Open. Only two of the previous eight went on to win — Angel Cabrera and Dustin Johnson, both here at Oakmont.

Adam Scott is making his presence felt at the 2025 US Open, entering the third round as the most consistent player in the entire field at Oakmont Country Club.

Sam Burns has the lead in the U.S. Open on a rain-soaked Oakmont course and faces his biggest test. The 28-year-old from Louisiana has never contended in 20 previous majors.

Sam Snead supposedly hit so good a shot once that they installed a bunker overnight to stop him from doing it again. But did it happen?

Caitlin Clark has had mixed success on the golf course, like so many of us. What would she shoot at Oakmont? It makes her laugh to think about.

OAKMONT, Pa. — For a six-lane interstate carving its way through a world-famous golf course, the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Oakmont is surprisingly unintrusive.

Corey Conners was among the favorites coming into the U.S. Open, but after a freak accident on Saturday, he had to pull out of the tournament.