On June 13th, 2025, J.J. Spaun surprisingly led Round One of the 125th U.S. Open with a 4-under 66 at a punishing Oakmont, where many top players faltered and the course proved a severe test.SPAUN'S OAKMONT MASTERYMarquee storyline: J.J. Spaun defied expectations, carding a bogey-free 4-under 66 by 'grinding' to lead the U.S. Open, his first major lead, embracing an "uncomfortable" mindset.Supporting stat or quote: "I'd rather be uncomfortable than comfortable," Spaun stated, attributing his success to a "nothing to lose" mentality and navigating social media hype.Human angle or fun fact: Spaun kickstarted his round with a crucial chip-in on his first hole (the 10th) and successfully navigated the infamous Church Pews on hole 4 despite initial unfamiliarity.OAKMONT UNLEASHED: "HARDEST EVER?"Marquee storyline: Oakmont lived up to its fearsome reputation, with players universally describing it as an extreme test of golf, challenging their skill and sanity from the very first round.Supporting stat or quote: Scottie Scheffler called it "probably the hardest golf course... maybe ever," Bryson DeChambeau stated it "challenges your sanity," and Robert MacIntyre felt every shot was "on a knife edge."Human angle or fun fact: Jordan Spieth termed the demanding conditions "pure golf," echoing the sentiment of many who found the historic course relentlessly challenging.STARS' STRUGGLES & SURVIVORSMarquee storyline: Favorites Scottie Scheffler (+3) & Bryson DeChambeau (+3) struggled. Jon Rahm (-1) stayed patient. Brooks Koepka, Si Woo Kim & Sungjae Im hit 2-under, with Koepka crediting a coaching "scolding."Supporting stat or quote: Si Woo Kim, despite his 2-under 68, confessed, "this course is too hard for me." DeChambeau had three three-putts and a rules drama on hole 4, saved from a penalty by an official.Human angle or fun fact: Koepka felt his game was "starting to click" after coach Pete Cowen "scolded me pretty well," while Scheffler admitted to making "silly mistakes."ROUND ONE ROLLERCOASTER RIDESMarquee storyline: Patrick Reed recorded only the fourth albatross in U.S. Open history, holing a 3-wood from 287 yards, but then dramatically undid his heroics with a triple-bogey on his final hole.Supporting stat or quote: Reed on his day: "One hole doesn't mean jack... Right now, I'm more focused on the triple I made on the last."Human angle or fun fact: Maxwell Moldovan eagled his first U.S. Open hole from 191 yards ("he... let it go in"), while Tony Finau made a miraculous long par save on eighteen.Quick HitsThriston Lawrence sits solo second (-3); Rory McIlroy & Phil Mickelson struggle (+4) • Adam Scott makes his 96th consecutive major start; Xander Schauffele offers a cautious "it's Thursday" on Spaun's lead • Oakmont is expected to get "firmer and faster"; Chase Johnson is the sole Black player in the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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