Fri Jun 13 18:50:00 UTC 2025: **Burns Fires Sensational Round at US Open, Scheffler Battles to Make Cut**

**Oakmont, PA** – Sam Burns carded a stunning five-under 65 at Oakmont Country Club on Friday, vaulting himself into contention at the US Open. In brutal conditions, Burns’ round was the lowest of the week, placing him just one shot behind overnight leader JJ Spaun.

Meanwhile, World Number One Scottie Scheffler struggled but managed to fight his way to a one-over 71, ensuring he will comfortably make the cut, projected to be around seven over. Scheffler, known for his composure, showed signs of frustration, even smashing a club after finding a difficult bunker. “With the way I was hitting it, it was easily a day I could have been going home and I battled pretty hard to stay in there. Around this golf course I don’t think by any means I’m out of the tournament.”

Viktor Hovland of Norway also had a strong showing, highlighted by a chip-in eagle, to finish at one-under overall. However, a rollercoaster back nine prevented him from taking the outright lead.

Two-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka finds himself at two-over, while 2021 champion Jon Rahm struggled to a disappointing round, leaving him eight shots off the lead.

Rory McIlroy, starting the day at four-over, faced a challenging afternoon as he looks to climb the leaderboard. Victor Perez, of France, had a hole-in-one on the 6th, a testament to the unpredictable nature of Oakmont.

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