Rory McIlroy recovered from a nightmare start to his second round to sneak through to the weekend at the US Open as defending champion Bryson DeChambeau suffered a shock early exit.

All three were between seven and eight shots behind the leader, and all were in danger of being cut Friday. The U.S. Open remains golf’s cruelest test.

Two of the pre-tournament favorites opened in red figures only to feel the full force of Oakmont before entering the clubhouse

Rory drives his longest tee shot of '25 at Oakmont Within minutes of each other, playing opposite sides of the course, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy pulled off a pair of outstanding bogey saves in Round 1 of the U.

Oakmont proved to be too much for defending U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and Masters champion Rory McIlroy, at least in the first round. DeChambeau carded a 3-over 73, whi

Bryson DeChambeau’s fearless U.S. Open strategy backfires as he misses the cut at Oakmont, proving even bold plans can fail on golf’s toughest test

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau fell foul of the brutal Oakmont rough on Thursday, but both showed why they are two of the world's best golfers with their responses

Rory McIlroy endured a frustrating first round at the U.S. Open at Oakmont, with the Northern Irishman signing for a 75 and deciding to skip media duties.

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Bryson DeChambeau Sends Message on Monday Before U.S. Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 U.S. Open is just days away. While the action doesn't officially tee off until Thursday morning, players have begun arriving at Oakmont for the third major of the golf season.