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Oakmont Takes Center Stage as the True Star of the 125th US Open

Posted : 12 June 2025

 

As the 125th US Open tees off, it’s not Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, or Rory McIlroy making the biggest impression—but Oakmont Country Club itself. With a reputation for unforgiving rough and notoriously slick greens, Oakmont has earned praise and fear from top players.

 

DeChambeau, who won his first US Open in 2020 and returns on the back of strong LIV Golf performances, admits the course requires greater strategy and fearlessness than most. World No. 1 Scheffler, also in superb form, noted how punishing the heavy rough is, leaving players with little room for error when they miss the greens.

 

Oakmont’s legacy speaks volumes: this is the 10th US Open hosted at the historic venue, more than any other course. According to USGA commissioner Mike Whan, of the 1,385 players who've competed at Oakmont in majors, only 27 have managed to finish under par.

 

 The last time the US Open was held here, Dustin Johnson triumphed at four-under in 2016. While golf legends like Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan have conquered the course, others—like McIlroy—are struggling. The Northern Irishman, currently World No. 2, recently shot an 81 in a practice round and has been plagued by driver issues stemming from equipment tests at the PGA Championship.

 

This year’s field blends youth and experience, from 17-year-old Mason Howell to 54-year-old Phil Mickelson, possibly competing in his final US Open. Amateur standout Matt Vogt, once a caddie at Oakmont and now a dentist, described his qualification as a dream come true.

 

As the tournament begins, players like Jon Rahm—who was low amateur at Oakmont in 2016—acknowledge the brutal conditions as the ultimate test of skill and endurance. With no first-time major winner since 2023, the championship is wide open, but it’s clear that Oakmont, not the players, is the force to beat.

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