U.S. Open 2025: Moving Day at Oakmont Brings Rain, Rough, and Surprises
The Course Plays Tough, and the Leaderboard Shifts Dramatically.
OAKMONT, June 14, 2025 – The third round of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club is underway, and the course is already proving to be a beast. Overnight rain has transformed the course, impacting scores and shaking up the leaderboard. Sam Burns and JJ Spaun lead the field, but the unpredictable conditions are making it anyone’s game.
- Sam Burns and JJ Spaun are at the top of the leaderboard.
- Marc Leishman and Trevor Cone are making significant moves.
- Several big names, including Bryson DeChambeau, missed the cut.
- The challenging par-three 8th hole continues to wreak havoc.
What is the leaderboard looking like on Moving Day? Sam Burns and JJ Spaun currently lead the field, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of golf. However, with changing course conditions, the standings are far from set.
Early Movers and Shakers
The course, softened by rain, is presenting new challenges. While the greens are a bit more receptive, the rough has become denser, and the scores reflect the test. Of the early starters, only a handful have managed to play under par for their rounds.
One player making a notable impact is Marc Leishman. The Aussie, still seeking his first top-ten finish at the U.S. Open, is making his presence felt with birdies on several holes. He’s climbed to +2 overall.
Another surprise is Trevor Cone. The 32-year-old, making his U.S. Open debut, has had a remarkable start, with birdies at several holes, bringing him to +1 overall.
The Tough 8th Hole
The par-three 8th hole at Oakmont continues to be a major challenge, living up to its reputation. Playing at 253 yards today—a slight easing from previous days—the hole has still claimed its victims. Cone, for instance, found the rough and took a bogey, dropping him back in the standings.
The hole’s length and design have made it a consistent source of difficulty, and the players are feeling the pressure. If the tee is moved back to 301 yards tomorrow, it will break the US Open record for a par-three set at the same hole in 2007.
Key Players and Tee Times
Leaderboard Snapshot
Here’s a quick look at how the top players are faring:
-3: Sam Burns
-2: JJ Spaun
-1: Viktor Hovland
E: Adam Scott, Ben Griffin
+1: Victor Perez, Thriston Lawrence
+2: Russell Henley, Brooks Koepka, Kim Si-woo, Thomas Detry
Many big names are within striking distance, including Tyrrell Hatton, Jason Day, and Collin Morikawa. The competition remains fierce.
Notable Missed Cuts
Several prominent players have failed to make the cut, including defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, 2016 Oakmont champion Dustin Johnson, and major champions such as Cameron Smith and Phil Mickelson.
Tee Times for the Day
Here are the tee times for the day, with all times in BST:
14.12 Philip Barbaree
14.23 Cameron Davis (Aus), Brian Harman
14.34 Matthew Fitzpatrick (Eng), Andrew Novak
14.45 Harris English, Hideki Matsuyama (Jpn)
14.56 Laurie Canter (Eng), James Nicholas
15.07 Ryan McCormick, Patrick Reed
15.18 Ryan Gerard, Niklas Noergaard (Den)
15.34 Rory McIlroy (NIrl), Xander Schauffele
15.45 (a) Justin Hastings (Cay), Jordan Smith (Eng)
15.56 Tony Finau, Marc Leishman (Aus)
16.07 Corey Conners (Can), Michael Kim
16.18 JT Poston, Matt Wallace (Eng)
16.29 Chris Gotterup, Johnny Keefer
16.40 Joo-Hyung Kim (Kor), Maverick McNealy
16.56 Mackenzie Hughes (Can), Matthieu Pavon (Fra)
17.07 Sung-Jae Im (Kor), Jordan Spieth
17.18 Robert MacIntyre (Sco), Ryan Fox (Nzl)
17.29 Trevor Cone, Taylor Pendrith (Can)
17.40 Rasmus Hoejgaard (Den), Aaron Rai (Eng)
17.51 Daniel Berger, Jhonattan Vegas (Ven)
18.02 Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young
18.18 Denny McCarthy, Collin Morikawa
18.29 Jon Rahm (Spa), Nick Taylor (Can)
18.40 Keegan Bradley, Sam Stevens
18.51 Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (Den), Carlos Ortiz (Mex)
19.02 Jason Day (Aus), Chris Kirk
19.13 Christiaan Bezuidenhout (Rsa), Tyrrell Hatton (Eng)
19.24 Max Greyserman, Adam Schenk
19.40 Thomas Detry (Bel), Emiliano Grillo (Arg)
19.51 Si-Woo Kim (Kor), Brooks Koepka
20.02 Russell Henley, Thriston Lawrence (Rsa)
20.13 Ben Griffin, Victor Perez (Fra)
20.24 Viktor Hovland (Nor), Adam Scott (Aus)
20.35 Sam Burns, JJ Spaun
The stage is set for an exciting Moving Day, and the players will need to navigate Oakmont’s challenges to stay in contention.
