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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...

J.J. Spaun triumphs for a special 2025 U.S. Open Championship

J.J. Spaun triumphs for a special 2025 U.S. Open Championship

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor June 15, 2025

Winning is special.  Winning your first golf major, at the sport’s hardest venue, in front of your wife, kids and dad on Father’s Day is even more special — and J.J. Spaun did it. “It was...

J.J. Spaun holds up the U.S. Open trophy on the

Spaun wins 125th U.S. Open, toughs out win in harrowing condition

By Ari Meyer, Senior Staff Writer June 15, 2025

The final round of the U.S. Open was a struggle for every single golfer, but at the end of the day, J.J. Spaun rose above them all. While the previous three rounds provided consistently good play from...

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...

Fans at Oakmont watch onto hole No. 10 at Oakmont during the first round of play on Thursday, June 12

Rory McIlroy clashes with media after rough day three

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor June 14, 2025

After stepping off the course and notching a plus four outing on the day — capping off a below average three-day showing for his standards — recent Masters champion Rory McIlroy let his frustrations...

Trevor Cone hits an iron shot at the green on hole No. 18 during the second round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on Friday, June 13th.

Trevor Cone | Triumph through introspection on the world’s toughest stage

By Ari Meyer and Matthew Scabilloni June 13, 2025

Trevor Cone is in a world of his own at Oakmont.  While some tournaments rely on regular score updates for the players' sake and aggressive outwitting of opposing golfers, Oakmont brings a different...

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

Course wreaks havoc on seasoned veterans, delay looms large

By Ari Meyer, Senior Staff Writer June 13, 2025

Carnage.  The only word to describe the way Oakmont Country Club eviscerated even the best golfers — just three finished under par after 36 holes.  At the top of the group is Sam Burns, who finished...

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...

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