There’s no such thing as a quick 18 holes at the U.S. Open, particularly when it’s at Oakmont. Players needed 5½ hours or more to get through each of the opening two rounds.

U.S. Open at Oakmont is testing the world's best golfers like few tournaments do. Here's how the cut line works at golf's toughest major.

The thick roughs and slippery greens of Oakmont Country Club have not disappointed at the 125th rendition of the US Open. After two days of golf, Denny McCarthy

From an overhead view, the sight is somewhat jarring. The Pennsylvania Turnpike essentially cuts Oakmont's golf course in half.

It had not happened to Paul Casey before and has not happened to anyone since. When the Englishman walked towards the recorder’s hut in the 2007 US Open, his fellow pros on the practice green put down their putters and delivered a collective round of applause.

All three were between seven and eight shots behind the leader, and all were in danger of being cut Friday. The U.S. Open remains golf’s cruelest test.

Palmer, 32 in 1962, was not only golf's leading man but a household name throughout the United States. He endeared himself to fans with his unique, homemade golf swing, a flair for the dramatics and otherworldly charisma. Adding to Palmer's popularity? The start of his career coincided with golf being televised for the first time.

Golfers weren’t the only ones dressed for success on the links at Oakmont Country Club on Friday. Spectators displayed their fashion sense while walking outside the ropes among the thousands of fans during the second round of the U.

A complete list of the golf equipment J.J. Spaun is using this week at Oakmont Country Club during the 2025 U.S. Open.

DeChambeau shot 7-over 77 in the second round and became the first defending champion to miss the cut since 2020.