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The Latest Breaking News on Fact or Fiction: An Even-Par Total Will Be Enough to Win This U.S. Open

Fact or Fiction: An Even-Par Total Will Be Enough to Win This U.S. Open

The early leader at Oakmont is J.J. Spaun at 4 under but Sports Illustrated’s writers and editors debate how much tougher scoring will get.

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Rory McIlroy stumbles in US Open first round as JJ Spaun strides into lead

While Rory McIlroy endured a bruising finish to the opening round at Oakmont, JJ Spaun ended with a one-stroke lead over Thriston Lawrence

The Guardian - UK

2025 U.S. Open Round 1 Winners and Losers: The LIV Golf Contender No One Expected

Brooks Koepka, not Bryson or Jon Rahm, was the low LIV’er in Round 1 at Oakmont, while a trio of friends had a Thursday to forget.

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Oakmont’s Carnage Was Modest on Day 1 but Don’t Get Too Comfortable

As long as rain stays away, the venerable U.S. Open host will deliver much more pain than what was seen in the opening round.

Sports Illustrated

MacIntyre emerges unscathed at brutal Oakmont as Scot makes fine start to US Open

The National (Scotland)

Oakmont Was (Briefly) Gettable Thursday But Big Names Failed to Take Advantage

While unheralded J.J. Spaun shot a bogey-free 66, major champions Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele opened over par at the U.S. Open.

Sports Illustrated

Rory McIlroy’s Rough Opening Round at U.S. Open Is Reminder That Greatness Is Hard to Sustain

McIlroy simply wasn’t sharp enough on Day 1. After an opening 74 where he did no interviews, perhaps the Masters champ is still worn out.

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Robert MacIntyre hails opening 70 at US Open as ‘one of my top-10 rounds’

MacIntyre could have been in an even better position had he not bogeyed the 18th.

The Independent UK

J.J. Spaun handles tough Oakmont with the putter for a 66 and early US Open lead

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy facing US Open recovery mission after calamitous back nine undoes opening round

The Northern Irishman struggled in practice and failed to recover on Thursday

Evening Standard

Deja vu for Rory McIlroy after tough first round at the US Open

McIlroy felt the full force of the unforgiving Oakmont, which has widely been described as the hardest golf course in the game.

The Independent UK

Great Scott in the mix, stars fail 'brutal' major test

Adam Scott is the leading Australian, four shots behind American leader JJ Spaun, after what Bryson DeChambeau dubbed a 'brutal' opening day at the US Open.

AAP

J.J. Spaun Fires Bogey-Free 66 at Oakmont to Take Early Lead at U.S. Open

The 34-year-old Californian, making just his second U.S. Open start, was the only bogey-free player in the morning wave Thursday at tough Oakmont Country Club.

Sports Illustrated

Live Updates of First Round of 2025 U.S. Open

Live Updates of the First Round of the 2025 U.S. Open. Here is what is taking place from Oakmont on Thursday.

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Shane Lowry Made U.S. Open History With One Incredible Shot at Oakmont

Shane Lowry made a number never before seen at a U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.

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