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Sam Burns sulks underneath an umbrella as he walks on the 18th fairway during the final round. on Sunday, June 15

The losing end of the Major Championships

By Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor June 16, 2025

The only noise players in the last group of the U.S. Open could hear during their approach shots on the 18th fairway was fans in the grandstands and around the 18th green celebrating what J.J. Spaun had...

Thriston Lawrence hits an approach shot on hole No. 18 at Oakmont Country Club on Friday, June 13.

Who let the dogs out? | The Pitt News picks their underdogs for Championship Sunday

By Aidan Kasner, Matthew Scabilloni, and Ari Meyer June 14, 2025

Looking at the current leaderboard, there are many names that look like the next U.S. Open winner. With one round until they’re crowned, don’t keep your eyes off these guys that could make just a big...

Sam Burns hits an iron shot on the 12th hole at Oakmont during the first round  of the U.S. Open on Thursday, June 12

Third round separates the crowd, sets up exciting final day at Oakmont

By Conor Hutchison and Ari Meyer June 14, 2025

The golf gods blessed the US Open competitors who performed well enough to make it under the cut line of 7-over-par. An inch of rain last night softened the fairways and slowed the famously fast greens...

Fans cross over the turnpike bridge at Oakmont Country Club during a practice round on Monday, June 9

Preview | The final 18: Will a new champion take home the U.S. Open crown?

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor June 14, 2025

The standings after 54 holes at the U.S. Open have time and time again told the story of the eventual champion.  Since 2019, leaders, co-leaders, or those behind by just a few shots have gone on to...

Sam Burns hits an iron shot on the 12th hole at Oakmont during the first round  of the U.S. Open on Thursday, June 12

Yesterday’s leaders of the afternoon swing struggle in the morning

By Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor June 13, 2025

The best players of the afternoon swing in the first round of the U.S. Open struggled mightily in their second rounds at Oakmont.  During the afternoon swing yesterday, five players had an under-par...

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....

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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