OAKMONT, Pa. — To all U.S. Open sadists, rejoice: We’re at the halfway mark, and only three players are under par. And possibly only two, as there are reports Sam Burns may be disqualified amid rumors he was playing a different course.

Oakmont sunk its teeth into most of the U.S. Open field, but who is heading home early from the third major of the year?

Sam Burns did what many people would deem impossible on Friday at the 2025 US Open. Burns claimed the 36-hole lead at Oakmont Country Club with a five-under 65, the best round of the tournament through two rounds. Burns holds a one-shot lead over 18-hole leader JJ Spaun, who dropped two shots after his opening-round 66.

OAKMONT, Pa. — Golf fans wanted carnage this week at Oakmont and carnage is exactly what they've gotten over the first 36 holes atthe 2025 U.S. Open. The only drawback to an endless supply of the C-word? It sends a number of the biggest names in the sport home early.

U.S. Open is (almost) through two rounds at Oakmont Country Club, the highest-ranked private course in Pennsylvania on the Golfweek's Best state-by-state list. So far, fans have seen some high scores,

The U.S. Open field has officially been trimmed down. The second round of the tournament at Oakmont Country Club came to a close on Friday night and only three participants were under par. Sam Burns led all golfers at three under par while J.J. Spaun was second at two under and Victor Hovland rounded out the top three at one under par.

The U.S. Open is often one of the toughest tests in golf, and Oakmont Country Club is one of its tracks that is living up to its expectations.