Thomas, McIlroy Struggle at 2025 U.S. Open

At the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, both Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy struggled, with Thomas missing the cut after finishing 12-over par and McIlroy finishing at 10-over par amid visible frustration. McIlroy, who recently completed the career Grand Slam, expressed dissatisfaction with both his performance and media scrutiny, even suggesting he would have been fine missing the cut. Thomas, despite a strong PGA Tour season, recorded his seventh missed cut in the last eleven majors, highlighted by a four-putt double bogey at the par-5 12th hole. Oakmont's challenging conditions also impacted other top players, including defending champion Bryson DeChambeau. Both Thomas and McIlroy acknowledged the mental and physical challenges posed by the course and indicated a need to reassess their approaches to major championships. The visible struggles and reactions of these star players became a major storyline of the tournament.