Five Compelling Storylines to Watch at the 2025 US Open at Oakmont

Posted : 09 June 2025

As the world’s top golfers gather at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania from June 12–15 for the US Open, several compelling narratives will unfold. Chief among them is the scorching form of Scottie Scheffler, who arrives as the frontrunner following a dominant stretch that includes three victories in his last four PGA Tour starts.

Despite a delayed season due to a kitchen accident that led to hand surgery, the World No. 1 is peaking at the right time and looks poised to capture his third leg of the career Grand Slam. His recent win at Muirfield Village and a five-stroke triumph at the PGA Championship highlight a player who thrives under pressure.

Bryson DeChambeau also returns to the spotlight, hoping to achieve back-to-back US Open victories—something not done since Brooks Koepka in 2018. Last year, DeChambeau sealed his second US Open title with a dramatic par save after Rory McIlroy faltered late.

The big-hitting American has remained a formidable figure in majors, registering seven top-10 finishes in 12 appearances since joining LIV Golf. After another runner-up finish at the recent PGA Championship, DeChambeau will be hungry for redemption and more silverware at Oakmont.

Rory McIlroy enters this year’s championship looking to reverse his string of near-misses at the US Open. Having recently completed the career Grand Slam with a Masters win, the Northern Irishman is searching for his fifth major title.

Though he has finished in the top 10 at each of the last six US Opens, those efforts have yielded consecutive runner-up finishes and continued heartbreak. A missed cut at his recent start in Canada and equipment issues at the PGA Championship mean he’ll need to be sharper off the tee to contend at Oakmont.

Phil Mickelson faces perhaps his final opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam as he competes on the last year of his five-year exemption from winning the 2021 PGA Championship. A six-time runner-up at the US Open, Mickelson’s best days in the tournament may be behind him, with missed cuts in each of the last three years.

Nevertheless, his surprise win at age 50 to become the oldest major champion remains a testament to his ability to defy the odds. With this marking his fourth US Open at Oakmont, Mickelson will hope to channel that same magic one more time.

Oakmont Country Club itself promises to be a star of the show. Known for its ruthless difficulty, the course features tight fairways, thick rough, speedy greens, and more than 200 bunkers. This year's setup, a 7,372-yard par 70, is expected to be as unforgiving as ever.

In fact, Oakmont has hosted the US Open more than any other course, and its reputation is well earned—just four players have finished under par in the last two editions played there. Scoring has historically averaged at least two strokes over par in each round, ensuring this week’s winner will have earned every shot.

Five Compelling Storylines to Watch at the 2025 US Open at Oakmont

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