There’s no such thing as a quick 18 holes at the U.S. Open, particularly when it’s at Oakmont. Players needed 5½ hours or more to get through each of the opening two rounds.

Oakmont sunk its teeth into most of the U.S. Open field, but who is heading home early from the third major of the year?

OAKMONT, Pa. — Golf fans wanted carnage this week at Oakmont and carnage is exactly what they've gotten over the first 36 holes atthe 2025 U.S. Open. The only drawback to an endless supply of the C-word? It sends a number of the biggest names in the sport home early.

From an overhead view, the sight is somewhat jarring. The Pennsylvania Turnpike essentially cuts Oakmont's golf course in half.

The first two rounds of the 2025 U.S. Open can be best described as carnage. Oakmont Country Club lived up to the hype as the United States' toughest golf course and bludgeoned the field as only three players will enter the weekend with scores under par.

OAKMONT, Pa. — To all U.S. Open sadists, rejoice: We’re at the halfway mark, and only three players are under par. And possibly only two, as there are reports Sam Burns may be disqualified amid rumors he was playing a different course.

The U.S. Open is often one of the toughest tests in golf, and Oakmont Country Club is one of its tracks that is living up to its expectations.