Sat Jun 14 20:00:00 UTC 2025: **Burns Seizes Lead at U.S. Open as Oakmont Claims Victims**
**Oakmont, PA** – Sam Burns carded a stunning 65 on Friday at Oakmont Country Club, vaulting him to the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 U.S. Open. At 3-under-par, Burns holds a one-stroke lead over first-round leader J.J. Spaun. Viktor Hovland is the only other player under par, sitting at 1-under.
Oakmont’s notoriously challenging course continued to torment the world’s best golfers. Several players experienced late-round collapses, including Thriston Lawrence and Thomas Detry, who both fell out of contention. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled, finishing at 4-over-par, seven shots behind Burns. Rory McIlroy, the 2025 Masters champion, barely made the cut, while 2024 U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut entirely.
Heavy downpours suspended play late Friday evening, leaving a handful of players, including Lawrence, to finish their second rounds early Saturday.
While Burns dominated the day, the U.S. Open also featured contrasting stories. Amateur George Duangmanee struggled mightily, shooting 35-over-par. Phil Mickelson narrowly missed making the cut, possibly marking his final round at a U.S. Open.
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