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Scottie Scheffler hits a tee shot on the green on the 13th hole at Oakmont during the first round on Thursday, June 12

Three stars of the game of golf challenged in the first round

By Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor June 13, 2025

It was an abnormal first day at Oakmont with three historic shots by Shane Lowry, Maxwell Moldovan and Patrick Reed, but even more abnormal than the insane approach shots are the names that are not atop...

Denny McCarthy hits an iron shot at the green from the tee box on the 13th hole at Oakmont during the First Round on Thursday, June 12.

Fast-paced afternoon fuels excellent first round at U.S. Open

By Ari Meyer, Senior Staff Writer June 12, 2025

The U.S. Open at Oakmont was hyped up as one of, if not the, hardest tournaments in the history of professional golf. With almost half-foot deep roughs and fairways shorter than ever, the U.S. Open presented...

J.J. Spaun waves to the crowd after his historic morning round, shooting a 66 at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday, June 12

Spaun’s putting performance brings history with the morning swing

By Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor June 12, 2025

When the USGA released the hole locations on each green late last night, it was obvious that at least the first round would end up becoming a putting competition. J.J. Spaun was easily the best putter...

Patrons walk across the bridge that goes over the PA Turnpike at Oakmont Country Club on Tuesday, June 10.

The Pitt News predicts who they think will win the U.S. Open

By The Pitt News Staff June 12, 2025

With possibly the toughest field and toughest course in US Open history, The Pitt News tries to predict who will hoist the trophy at Oakmont for the 125th U.S. Open Championship.  Joaquín Niemann...

Bryson DeChambeau signs autographs just after his nine hole practice round behind the 18th green on Wednesday June 11

Preview | Favorites and underdogs to watch out for at the U.S. Open at Oakmont

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer June 12, 2025

The U.S. Open is set to begin at sunrise on Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club, just 25 minutes from Oakland.  The tournament will boast 156 of the best golfers in the world, with 11 former U.S....

Golfers hit balls at the driving range at Oakmont Country Club in preparation for the U.S. Open on Tuesday, June 10.

Column | Pitt needs a varsity golf team

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer June 12, 2025

Arnold Palmer. Neal Shipley. Scott Dunlap and many others. World-class athletes Pitt missed out on due to not having a golf team.  Pitt did have a golf team in the past. Not only that, the founder...

Jackson Buchanan and Sam Haynes prepare for Buchanan's tee shot on the 15th hole at Oakmont Country Club on Wednesday, June 11

Jackson Buchanan and Sam Haynes: living the dream one shot at a time

By Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor June 11, 2025

Imagine recently graduating from college and, a few weeks later, getting the chance to play in a Major Championship with one of your best friends caddying for you.  That’s the situation for recent...

Matt Vogt hits a tee shot off of the first tee at Oakmont Country Club during a practice round on Wednesday, June 11

Matt Vogt | The once caddie, now dentist, and always Pittsburgh native prepares for the U.S. Open

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor June 11, 2025

Not too long ago, Matt Vogt was just a caddie at Oakmont Country Club with an “absolute pipe dream” to one day play a U.S. Open on the course that meant so much to him. Vogt is now a dentist —...

Professional Golfer Denny McCarthy hit an iron shot on the first hole at Oakmont Country Club on Tuesday, June 10

Denny McCarthy | Preparing for the strenuous test of Oakmont

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer June 11, 2025

Denny McCarthy is one of the top golfers in the world, and he wants to show that this week at Oakmont. He has proven a tough competitor for years on the PGA Tour, coming in at No. 44 in the Official World...

The first hole fairway and Oakmont Country Club clubhouse in the background.

History of the U.S. Open at Oakmont

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer June 9, 2025

The U.S. Open begins its 125th iteration this Thursday as the world's best and brightest golfers converge on Oakmont Country Club, just 20 minutes outside of Pittsburgh. Oakmont will host its record-setting...

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