OAKMONT ON EDGE: BURNS LEADS U.S. OPEN - June 15th, 2025

Recapping a seismic U.S. Open Moving Day from June 14th, 2025, where Sam Burns carded a 69 to take a one-shot lead at four-under, setting up a dramatic final round at a challenging Oakmont.

U.S. OPEN: BURNS NAVIGATES MOVING DAY MAYHEM

• Sam Burns holds a precarious one-shot lead at four-under after a composed 69, showcasing his "hyper competitive" focus. Oakmont, though slightly softened (72.67 R3 avg), saw only 5 holes play under par.
• Supporting stat: Burns leads at -4; Fairway (63.2%) and GIR (65%) percentages up in R3 due to softer conditions.
• Burns sported Callaway's special U.S. Open bag, maintaining intense focus as Adam Scott and J.J. Spaun sit just one shot back.

THE CHALLENGERS: VETERANS & GRITTY CONTENDERS

• Adam Scott (-3, R3 67) sees his major window "Ajar," while J.J. Spaun (-3, R3 69) strategically played the course. Viktor Hovland (-1, R3 70) battled driver frustrations ("making me mad") but remains hopeful.
• Scott: A win would be an "exclamation point on my résumé." Carlos Ortiz fired a 67 to reach even par after a 30-hole bogey-free streak.
• Hovland worked with coach Grant Waite post-round; Spaun noted the wind switch and softer conditions making Oakmont play longer.

STAR POWER: FRUSTRATIONS & FRANKNESS

• Scottie Scheffler (+4) admitted he hasn't "really had my swing," highlighted by a shocking missed tap-in. Rory McIlroy (+10) broke his media silence, expressing frustration with media scrutiny despite good driving.
• McIlroy: "I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do." Jon Rahm (+7) continued to battle visible frustration.
• Tyrrell Hatton (+1), after a 68, humorously noted his temper "brings them to my level for a week" and criticized Oakmont's bunker rough.

Quick Hits

Koepka (+5) & Morikawa (+8) fade • Leishman (+4) content with life & game • DeChambeau, DJ, JT, Mickelson among notable MCs (+7 cut) • Nick Taylor top Canadian (+4) • Justin Hastings low amateur prospect (+9)

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