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2025 U.S. Open: (Point) Missers
Those who had less than idyllic weeks at Oakmont.
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2025 U.S. Open: Cutmakers
Generally good weeks at Oakmont. With caveats.
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Geoff Shackelford
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2025 U.S. Open: Champions
Winners from Oakmont's tenth U.S. Open.
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J.J. Spaun Wins The 125th U.S. Open
L.A. native survives bad luck early and brutal conditions to hold off Robert MacIntyre. The full story, plus Spaun By the Numbers, This, That, Quotables…
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Burns Takes One-Stroke Lead Into U.S. Open Sunday
Adam Scott makes the last group after a 67 whil others move into contention. Plus, Oakmont's 15th goes birdie-free, Jack and Johnny talk, Quotables, and…
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Friday At The 125th U.S. Open
Sam Burns posts 65 to lead by one over J.J. Spaun. Play is suspended late after a long day at Oakmont. Plus, Perez's ace, Quotables, This And That, the…
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Thursday At The 125th U.S. Open
Spaun opens with bogey-free 66 as Koepka, Rahm loom. Notes and quotes from round one that included an albatross and the usual Oakmont carnage.
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Geoff Shackelford
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Wednesday At The 125th U.S. Open
Final preview notes, odds, viewing schedule, state of the USGA press conference, some final course perspectives, and the latest forecast from Oakmont.
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Tuesday At The 125th U.S. Open
The course begins drying out, tee times announced, players discuss a range of matters, and more course perspectives from Oakmont.
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Geoff Shackelford
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Monday At The 125th U.S. Open
Rain stays away for most of the day as players practice and crowds take in wet Oakmont. Plus, Matt Vogt returns to the place where he caddied, Quotables…
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Geoff Shackelford
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The 125th U.S. Open Has Arrived
Soakmont here we come! The architectural wonder is drenched just as it has been during past national championships. A first look at the course…
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Geoff Shackelford
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Oakmont: Q&A With David Barrett and 2025 U.S. Open Coverage Notes
A few question with author of The Greatest U.S. Opens and 2025 coverage plans for NBC, Peacock, USA, Golf Channel and SiriusXM.
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