The 2025 U.S. Open is underway at the legendary Oakmont Country Club, setting the stage for a gripping weekend packed with high-stakes drama and world-class golf action. With tee times released for the opening round, marquee players such as Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy are featured groups ready to tackle one of golf’s most demanding tests.
Thursday Tee Times: Early Birds and Big Names
The tournament started early Thursday morning, as Matt Vogt, an old Oakmont caddie turned amateur, swung the opening tee shot at 6:45 a.m. ET. A moment of poetry that shows how deep-rooted Oakmont is in the history of American golf.
Here are some major tee times fans won’t miss:
Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, and Jose Luis Ballester Barrio – 7:29 a.m. ET
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose – 7:40 a.m. ET
Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland – 1:25 p.m. ET
Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson – 1:14 p.m. ET
Oakmont’s Challenge: The Real Star of the Show
With 175 bunkers, lightning-quick greens, and some of the roughest rough on tour, Oakmont isn’t hosting the tournament — it’s writing the script.
Players are already deeming the conditions “borderline brutal”, and they’re right. Historically, Oakmont has yielded winning scores in excess of par, and 2025 could be no different.
Analysis:
Anticipate conservative play during initial rounds. Long hitters such as DeChambeau can lose if they are unable to locate fairways. Ball strikers like Morikawa or tacticians of all-around such as Scheffler can climb by Sunday.
Where to Watch
USA Network: Live broadcast from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
Peacock: Streaming from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
NBC: Weekend coverage, including final rounds
Whether you’re viewing from your sofa or keeping up on your mobile, U.S. Open coverage this year is wall-to-wall.
Pairings to Watch
Scheffler – Morikawa – Hovland
They are the most well-rounded trio. All three are in great shape and eager for a major.
DeChambeau – Schauffele – Ballester
The reigning champ faces an early challenge. Can Bryson’s power endure Oakmont’s accuracy requirements?
Spieth – Rahm – Dustin Johnson
A flamboyant three-some with a mix of pizzazz, passion, and polish. If anybody is going to create fireworks, it’s these three.
What’s at Stake?
$20 million prize fund
Career-defining huge championship points
Ryder Cup stakes for American and European aspirants
Final Thoughts from SportSnip
The 2025 U.S. Open is becoming a war of wits versus whip. Oakmont isn’t just a distance course — it pays dividends in discipline, strategy, and determination. While Scheffler and McIlroy steal the headlines, don’t count out a lesser-known name making a push on Sunday.
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