Rory McIlroy's New Personal Record at US Open Is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has been quite a stretch for Rory McIlroy in recent weeks, mostly filled with lows for the PGA Tour star ahead of the U.S. Open. If McIlroy's start at Oakmont is any indication, things could be turning around for the golfer.

U.S. Open Golf Championship begins Thursday at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania in what will be a historic 125th edition of the major championship.

DeChambeau followed what his fellow SMU alum, the late Payne Stewart, accomplished 25 years earlier by winning the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. He is looking for his third U.S. Open title. Kim, a Dallas resident, in entering his fourth U.S. Open. His career best finish came in 2023 in Los Angeles (-8).

A field of 156 golfers will battle it out at the 2025 U.S. Open for the championship trophy and the multi-million dollar prize. Here's how much:

J.J. Spaun emerged as the surprise early first-round U.S. Open leader on Thursday at Oakmont Country Club where Rory McIlroy was two shots back, defending champion Bryson DeChambeau opened with a bogey and Scottie Scheffler had yet to start.

SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 U.S. Open 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour golf picks for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and more

U.S. Open is a day away from teeing off. Here is a look at the past winners and how to watch this year's tournament.

The U.S. Open has the largest purse of the four men's major championships, but this year, the number isn't increasing from 2024.