US Open 2025: Scheffler & Burns at Oakmont – Updates
- sam Burns carded a stellar 5-under 65 in the second round of the U.S.
- 1 Scottie Scheffler narrowly made the cut, which is projected at 7-over.
- Viktor Hovland of norway surged early, highlighted by a chip-in eagle.
Sam Burns’s blistering 5-under 65 has set the pace at the 2025 U.S.Open, making him the player to watch. Scottie Scheffler, meanwhile, fought hard to make the cut at Oakmont, finishing at four over par, as the world’s top golfers faced tricky course conditions. Viktor Hovland’s round saw him finish at one under overall after a day of ups and downs. Rory McIlroy teed off facing a tough afternoon. News directory 3 brings you the latest updates from the tournament, including key insights into the players’ strategies and performances. The U.S. Open at Oakmont is heating up, with Burns leading the charge. Discover what’s next for the final rounds of play.
Burns Sets the Pace, Scheffler Battles at US Open
Updated June 13, 2025
sam Burns carded a stellar 5-under 65 in the second round of the U.S. Open, establishing himself as the man to catch. At Oakmont, only a handful of golfers managed to break par in the challenging conditions. Burns’ performance propelled him to 3-under overall.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler narrowly made the cut, which is projected at 7-over. Scheffler posted a 71, scrambling wiht four birdies against five bogeys to finish at 4-over.
Viktor Hovland of norway surged early, highlighted by a chip-in eagle. Though, a mixed back nine resulted in a 68, placing him at 1-under.
Rory McIlroy began his round later in the day at 4-over, facing increasingly difficult course conditions.
“With the way I was hitting it,it was easily a day I could have been going home and I battled pretty hard to stay in there,” Scheffler said.
“Around this golf course I don’t think by any means I’m out of the tournament,” he added, remaining optimistic.
Burns, fresh off a runner-up finish at the Canadian Open, punctuated his round with a 22-foot par putt. His strong showing left him just behind first-round leader JJ Spaun as Spaun prepared to tee off.
What’s next
The remaining golfers will complete their second rounds, solidifying the leaderboard for the weekend’s competition at the U.S. Open. The focus remains on whether anyone can surpass Burns’ impressive score and how the leaders will navigate the demanding Oakmont course.