Sam Burns avoided the late meltdown that cost him in the first round of the U.S. Open. He had a 65 and has a one-shot lead at Oakmont.

Burns has made 11 birdies through two rounds, joining Viktor Hovland for most sup-par holes through 36 holes in the three U.S. Opens at Oakmont since it switched to a par 70 in 2007. Burns needed them to make up for Thursday's rough ending,

American’s second-round 65 has him alone atop the U.S. Open while favorites like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau struggle.

Sam Burns waits to putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Friday, June 13, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Oakmont, Pa.

The US Open is underway with the tough conditions at Oakmont Country Club already causing trouble for several of the world’s best players. Famed as ‘golf’s toughest test’, this week’s US Open is set to provide one of the most gruelling layouts in recent years.

After a weather-delayed Round 2 wrapped up Saturday morning, the third round of the U.S. Open will be contested at a soggy Oakmont Country Club. NBC, Peacock and USA Network will have live action with these featured groups exclusively on Peacock (all times EDT): MORNING FEATURED GROUPS AFTERNOON FEATURED GROUPS Here are the full tee times from the third round in Oakmont,