The U.S. Open began under partly cloudy skies on Thursday at challenging Oakmont Country Club where Bryson DeChambeau hopes to make a fast start to his title defence while tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler was hours from teeing off.

Bryson DeChambeau praised Scottie Scheffler ahead of defending his U.S. Open crown but struggled with Oakmont's brutal greens and pressure.

OAKMONT, Pa. — The shot doesn’t matter. It could be on the driving range, the first tee box or the 18th fairway — a quiet practice round at home or the Sunday of a major championship. Scottie Scheffler doesn’t go off-script.

Despite major wins, both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler were not named as the richest golfer for 2025 as the wealth on offer for stars at LIV Golf proves decisive

Scottie Scheffler has been such a big favorite in golf that he had to get rid of his Venmo account. Turns out he was getting requests from fans who either paid him a few bucks for their betting wins or were asking for refunds.

As the U.S. Open kicks off, Scottie Scheffler is the overwhelming favorite, unsurprisingly so, as he is now drawing Tiger Woods comparisons from his peers.

The penultimate major of the golf calendar gets underway at Oakmont Country Club this weekend and Scheffler is aiming to win his first U.S. Open title. The number one-ranked golfer is in great form at the moment, winning both the PGA Championship and the Memorial Tournament within the last month.

The best golfers in the world have descended on Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania for the 2025 U.S. Open. Known for its brutal layout and punishing greens, Oakmont will test every aspect of a player’s game. The golfer who handles the mental challenges best will likely emerge with the championship.