OAKMONT'S CHALLENGE - June 10th, 2025

On June 10th, 2025, "Today in Golf" previews the formidable U.S. Open at Oakmont, detailing early player reactions to its difficulty, major storylines for golf's biggest stars, and a surprising LPGA underdog story.

U.S. OPEN: OAKMONT'S EARLY VERDICT

• Early arrivals at Oakmont, including Dustin Johnson, are already feeling its legendary bite. Players stress fairway accuracy and adjusting to severe greens, with some, like Collin Morikawa, even using driver on a par-3.
• Supporting stat or quote: Dustin Johnson declared Oakmont "probably" the hardest golf course he has ever played.
• Human angle or fun fact: DJ quipped about his honorary Oakmont membership: "I'm probably their favorite member because I never come."

U.S. OPEN: STAR STORYLINES & LIV PRESENCE

• Key narratives include Rory McIlroy's major quest and Liv stance, Jon Rahm's redemption bid, Scottie Scheffler's strong favoritism, and Phil Mickelson potentially playing his last U.S. Open. 14 Liv golfers are in the field.
• Supporting stat or quote: Rory McIlroy reiterated his stance on Liv Golf: "It's not for me. I'm too much of a traditionalist."
• Human angle or fun fact: Phil Mickelson hinted this U.S. Open might be his last, stating, "There's a high likelihood that it will be."

BEYOND THE MAJORS: CINDERELLAS & CHAMPIONS

• The LPGA Tour featured Ilhee Lee, a world #1426 who nearly won after a stint in finance. On the PGA Tour Champions, Thomas Bjorn and Darren Clarke secured a notable victory.
• Supporting stat or quote: Ilhee Lee, after trying finance before returning to golf: "Oh, I'm good at golf."
• Human angle or fun fact: Ilhee Lee, ranked #1426, led for 36 holes and finished just one stroke behind at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.

Quick Hits

Ryan Fox & Richard Bland secure U.S. Open spots • Joaquin Niemann feels "still pretty far away from winning one" major • DJ joked his 2016 Oakmont winning score was "Five under"

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