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2025 US Open Day 2: Scott holds firm as Day fights back
Ciarán Mooney • June 14th, 2025 2:07 pm
Sam Burns leads the US Open after Round 2. The American managed an incredible six birdies around one of the toughest courses in cold, with one bogey taking him to -5 for the round and -3 overall. Just three players are under par at the half-way point; Sam Burns (-3), J.J.Spaun (-2) & Viktor Hovland (-1), with the cut line sitting at +7 at the end of the day's play (called off early due to bad lighting).
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Oakland doing Oakland things
Amazingly, just seven out of the 156 golfers completed their round today under par. The rapid greens and thick rough wreaked havoc on some of the best in the world, with Shane Lowry (+8), Bryson DeChambeau (+7), Ludvig Auberg (+6) & Jon Rahm (+5) notably struggling to make inroads throughout day 2.
Some other key names who will be cut after today's round are Wyndham Clark (+8), Patrick Cantlay (+8), Tommy Fleetwood (+9), Justin Thomas (+12) & Justin Rose (+14).
Australia's Veterans continue strong push
Adam Scott claims he's playing "old man par golf" as he recorded his second even-par round of the tournament. Three birdies and three bogeys alongside 12 pars sees the South Australian tied for fourth at E with American Benjamin Griffin. He sits just three strokes off the leader at a course where three strokes could be made up easily in one or two holes.
Scott has 14 PGA wins to his name, but has not won one since 2020 in the Genesis Invitational. He has never secured the US Open.
Jason Day remains in the equation as the only other viable Australian chance after a nine-shot turnaround from scoring 76 on Day 1 to 67 on Day 2. He is six strokes off the lead.
Marc Leishman would be incredibly disappointed in his second round score of +5 after a +1 round yesterday had him right in the mix.
Meanwhile, Cam Smith had a slightly better day today and sits at +8 overall and Min Woo Lee similarly sits at (+9).
Highlight of the day
Needing a birdie to make it through on the last hole, Rory McIlroy brought out his clutch best to see him remian in the field into rounds 3 and 4!
The 125th Edition of the US Open is upon us. Known for being the toughest test on the pro golf calendar; the Major returns to Oakmont Country Club, in Pennsylvania. The 2025 US Open will be the 10th time the club plays host – the first being 98 years ago in 1927.
Oakmont C.C is famed for being some of the toughest tests in golf. Making this the ultimate combination for the 125th anniversary of the US Open. Fast greens, sticky rough and unforgiven bunkers make Oakmont a nightmare for pro golfers. Defending Champion Bryson DeChambeau described the challenge on his YouTube channel: "This course doesn't just challenge your game, it challenges your sanity."
The 2025 season so far
2025 has been nothing short of unpredictable. Momentum has drastically flipped in favour of Scottie Scheffler since the Masters whilst Rory McIlroy and the rest of the field scramble to find form.
Due to a freak accident, Scheffler missed the majority of early 2025. In his absence, McIlroy took full advantage with two Tour victories topped off by the illusive victory at Augusta and the completion of his career grand slam.
Many predicted we'd see the best of McIlroy after the Masters victory. Free from the pressure and expectations, nothing was left to hold him back.
This wasn't the case...
If anything, it has lit a fire within Scottie Scheffler. The World's No.1 has been flawless since the Masters with three wins in five starts including his maiden PGA Championship victory.
Meanwhile, McIlroy has been in the thick of it. Prior the PGA Championship, media leaks revealed his driver was deemed 'non conforming'. McIlroy choose not to speak to the media for the rest of the weekend and finished T47. The issue has been compounded as McIlroy continues to navigate issues off the tee and missed the cut last weekend.
Elsewhere, many stars of the modern game struggled to hit form leaving the door open for others.
The likes of Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele are yet to secure victory in 2025. Bryson DeChambeau is the exception. The LIV star has been in great form in 2025 but a major victory has illuded him.
Whilst many expect Scheffler to win his first US Open, there is great uncertainty about who can and will challenge?
There is plenty of talent on tour challenging the status quo and hungry to put their name down in history as a major champion.
The Favourites
Scottie Scheffler (USA) - $3.75
Back to his very best, Scheffler is once again the man to beat. Three wins out of five starts since the Masters including his first PGA Championship, Scottie is heavily tipped to add a third major to his trophy cabinet this week.
Form (Last 5 events): W, T4, W, W, T8Past US Open Finishes: T41, 3, T2, T7, CUT
Bryson DeChambeau (USA) - $8
Bryson is the in-form player of 2025 showing excellent form since early 2025. He has put strong performances in both majors this year but ultimately failed to mount a serious challenge late into Sunday’s final rounds. The defending champion has good juju at the US Open though. DeChambeau is a two time US Open Championship and will be desperate to complete the two peat – the first player to do so since 2018.
Form (Last 5 events): T4, T2, W, T2, T5Past US Open Finishes: W, T20, T56, T26, W
Jon Rahm (ESP) - $13
The former US Open Champion showed signs of a resurgence at the PGA Championship. Rahm’s form has suffered since his switch to LIV in December 2023. Rahm is hungry for his first taste of major victory since 2023 and will be hoping to reassure any doubters about his switch to LIV.
Form (Last 5 events): T8, T8, T7, 4, T14Past US Open Finishes: T10, T12, W, T23, T3
Rory McIlroy (NI) - $13
McIlroy’s historic Master win was only eight weeks ago but feels like a lifetime ago. The Masters Champion’s stock has plummeted since the PGA Championship last month amidst driver issues and a missed cut last week. Can McIlroy shake off the Grand Slam hangover and rekindle his early 2025?
Form (Last 5 Events): CUT, T47, T7, T12, WPast US Open Finishes: 2, 2, T5, T7, T8
The Aussies
There are six Australians in the field this week. The US Open has not been a happy hunting ground for Aussies in recent years. Last year, three Aussies made the cut but were never in contention over the weekend with Min Woo Lee's T21 finish the best finish for an Australian.
Min Woo Lee (AUS) - $126
Lee's form has significantly dropped off since his maiden victory on the PGA Tour earlier this year. Known for his power off the tee, it is his finesse on the putting surface which has let him down. A positive performance off the tee and on the green will be crucial if Lee wants to turn his season around this weekend.
Form (Last 5 +vents): T49, CUT, T51, T61, 49Past US Open Finishes: T21, T5, T27
Jason Day (AUS) - $126
Jason Day's US Open record is night and day. In his first six starts, Day finished outside the top 10 once - two of them also T2. Then came the vertigo and back issues which has plagues the Queenslander for many years. In his last six starts, Day has missed the cut four times. Day is coming into this year believing he is over these issues... fingers crossed he can reel back the years and go deep into the weekend!
Form (Last 5 Events): CUT, T49, T8, T27, T8Past US Open Finishes: CUT, CUT, T38, T21, CUT
The sleeper
Harris English (USA) - $101
In 14 starts this year, English has only missed the cut twice. The American finished T2 at the PGA Championship last month and his record at the US Open speaks for itself. English often rises to the top of the leaderboard when course conditions are tough. Ultimately, he may not have the ability to win on the big stage but his strong form in 2025 and US Open record make it very tough to overlook him as an outsider.
Form (Last 5 Events): T12, T53, T2, T11, T66Past US Open Finishes: T41, T8, T61, 3, 4
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Noteworthy Round 1 Tee Times (AEST)
10th tee - 9:18pm Ludvig Åberg, Adam Scott, Hideki Matsuyama
1st tee - 9:29pm Xander Schauffele, Jose Luis Ballester, Bryson DeChambeau
1st tee - 10:02pm Cam Davis, Davis Thompson, Thomas Detry
10th tee - 10:02pm Cameron Smith, Brian Harman, Phil Mickelson
1st tee - 3:03am Min Woo Lee, Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka
1st tee - 9:40pm Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler
10th tee - 9:40 pm Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy
10th tee - 3:14am – Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson
1st tee - 3:36am Corey Conners, Jason Day, Patrick Reed
10th tee - 3:58am Marc Leishman, Aaron Rai, Nick Dunlap
Where to catch the action
Every round of the 2025 US Open is live on FOX SPORTS, available on Kayo.
Round 1 - 8:30PM-10AM (Thursday/Friday) LIVE – FOX Sports 503 and Kayo
Round 2 - 08:30PM-10AM (Friday/ Saturday) LIVE – FOX Sports 503 and Kayo
Round 3 - MIDNIGHT-10AM (Sunday) LIVE – FOX Sports 503 and Kayo
Final Round - 11PM-9AM (Monday) LIVE – FOX Sports 503 and Kayo
All odds with Sportsbet are correct at time of publish.
