The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club proved to be a real test for golfers. In the first two rounds, only three players shot under par, and most struggled. The average score was more than 4.5 strokes over par.
By Friday afternoon, the cut line was set at 7 over, meaning only the top 60 players (plus ties) would continue. Unfortunately, some famous golfers didn’t make it to the weekend.
What Went Wrong for the Stars
Bryson DeChambeau’s Tough Day
Bryson DeChambeau started with a solid 73 in Round 1. But by Friday, he was 5 over after nine holes. Things got worse on holes 5–7, where he was 4 over. His main issue was misjudging his iron shots—they often went too far, and he couldn’t save himself from trouble.
Phil Mickelson’s Close Call
Phil Mickelson, possibly playing his last U.S. Open, finished just one stroke short at 8 over. Two double bogeys in his final four holes pushed him out. A six-time runner-up, Mickelson’s miss was tough to watch.
Others Who Missed the Cut
- Ludvig Åberg (+8)
- Wyndham Clark (+8)
- Min Woo Lee (+9)
- Tommy Fleetwood (+9)
- Dustin Johnson (+10)
- Joaquin Niemann (+10)
- Gary Woodland (+10)
- Sepp Straka (+11)
- Justin Thomas (+12)
- Justin Rose (+14)
- Shane Lowry (+17)
Bright Spots: Some Stars Hang On
Rory McIlroy pulled off an impressive recovery. He birdied two of his last five holes (including a great shot on the 18th) to finish at 6 over and make the cut—even after breaking tee markers in frustration. Other players who just made it at 7 over include Hideki Matsuyama, Harris English, Patrick Reed, and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Why Oakmont Was So Tough
Oakmont Country Club is known as one of the hardest golf courses in the U.S. The rough was thick, and the greens were fast and tricky. That’s why only three golfers were under par after two rounds. Missing the cut wasn’t just bad luck; it was Oakmont’s challenge.
The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont put many top golfers to the test. Stars like DeChambeau and Mickelson didn’t make the weekend, while others clawed their way through.
Oakmont’s difficulty made this one of the most dramatic Opens in recent years. Fans will be on the edge of their seats to see who survives the weekend on this brutal course.
