Top Golfers Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau Struggle Near Cut Line at U.S. Open Oakmont

The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club features a highly anticipated contest among golf's current 'Big Three': Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau. Despite their star power and recent successes—Scheffler having won three of his last four starts including the PGA Championship, and DeChambeau defending his U.S. Open title—all three struggled in the first round, posting scores well behind the leader and near or at the cut line. Oakmont's notoriously difficult course has contributed to unpredictable results, with many top players including Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson also facing tough rounds. Financially, Scheffler leads on-course earnings with $67 million over the past year but trails Jon Rahm, who benefits from a large LIV Golf contract, highlighting the ongoing tension between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. DeChambeau and other notable players continue to draw attention both for their play and their substantial earnings from LIV Golf, even as the rival tour's spending appears to be slowing. Overall, the tournament's opening round underscored the brutal challenge of the U.S. Open and set the stage for a competitive weekend where the top stars must elevate their games to contend.