The 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club has begun—and once again, the course lives up to its brutal legacy. At 7,372 yards, Par 70, with 175 strategically placed bunkers, over 5 inches of rough, and greens rolling above 15.5 on the Stimpmeter, Oakmont is not just a golf course—it’s a survival exam.

Thursday opened with ideal weather: dry air, light wind, firm fairways. But those perfect conditions only intensified the challenge. The later the tee time, the firmer the greens. Even small mistakes became costly.

Media Spotlight:• Scottie Scheffler – World No. 1, three wins in his last six starts.• Bryson DeChambeau – Defending champion, confident and calculating.• Rory McIlroy – Looking for redemption. Called the greens “psychological warfare.”

Close behind: Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland, and Jordan Spieth—all ready to strike if the leaders stumble.

A viral image of 40 groundskeepers mowing fairways in formation says it all: Oakmont is perfectly prepared to protect par. Every shot demands precision. The course doesn’t reward brilliance—it punishes hesitation and arrogance.

Broadcast Coverage:NBC, USA Network, and Peacock stream live coverage all day. Featured group streams give full access to key holes and top players.

Looking ahead to Round 2:Friday could bring thunderstorms and even tougher conditions. The greens will be firmer, the pressure higher. The cut line will come into view. Only the most focused players will stay in contention.

At Oakmont, survival is success. Precision beats power. And every round is a step closer to clarity—or collapse. This isn’t just a major. It’s a fight for control.

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