Coming into the 2025 U.S. Open, much of the conversation centered around the difficulty of Oakmont Country Club. On Thursday, despite some solid scoring early, we saw just how difficult Oakmont would be as the average score in the early wave was more than 5 over par despite the best conditions players will see all week.

Follow live coverage from Oakmont Country Club with Rory McIlroy (E) and Bryson DeChambeau (+1) chasing leader J.J. Spaun (-4)

Spieth, a three-time major champion, is still in the hunt but did not hold back in acknowledging how difficult this course is

Hundreds of men flooded Oakmont Country Club as the sun was peaking its head over the top of the property Tuesday morning. Not a single one was gearing up to play. Grounds crew, maintenance staff and championship officials were putting the finishing touches on practice round conditions,

The 125th U.S. Open is taking place this week outside of Pittsburgh at Oakmont Country Club, and after a dry, hot start, shower and storm chances will increase for the weekend. Oakmont Country Club is hosting the tournament for a record 10th time this year, with the last one in 2016 when Dustin Johnson won.

The challenge of the Oakmont Country Club golf course should not be underestimated. The announcers for the U.S. Open have been highlighting that point. Channel 11 talked to analyst John Wood from NBC Sports to learn more about what makes the course so difficult.

Utah's Tony Finau, Zac Blair and Preston Summerhays combined to shoot 18 over par Thursday in first round of 125th U.S. Open

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