Tee Times and Pairings for the 125th U.S. Open: Oakmont is ready to chew the field into a million pieces

This is the one week every year where golf fans unite under a shared dream: complete carnage. And with the USGA setting up Oakmont, a course that’s already borderline sadistic on a normal day, there’s a real chance we get it.

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We’re talking a 290-yard par-3. We’re talking rough so thick it swallows wedges whole. We’re talking about the world’s best players openly admitting they’d sign for +4 right now if you offered it.

Here’s the full Field for the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club

The chaos starts Thursday morning, and thanks to the tee time release, we can officially begin circling pairings and setting alarms.

Here are some of the headliners you’ll want to track.

Tee times and pairings for Round 1 and 2 of the U.S. Open:

Scheffler, Hovland, Morikawa – They go at 1:25 p.m. Thursday off No. 1. This is your championship flight. Scheffler is the heavy favorite, Hovland looks sharp again, and Morikawa is somehow both flying under the radar and hitting drivers into par-3s at Oakmont. Can’t wait to see how this one holds up under pressure.

McIlroy, Rose, Lowry – 7:40 a.m. on Thursday off No. 10. A major-winning trio full of experience, ball-striking, and short-game creativity. Rose is steady, Lowry can scrap, and Rory… well, Rory is the biggest wild card on the board. If he gets hot, Oakmont’s greens better watch out.

Rahm, Spieth, Dustin Johnson – Tee off at 1:14 p.m. on Thursday. That’s three major champs, three very different vibes. Rahm’s game has been more up-and-down since joining LIV, DJ is back for another U.S. Open grind, and Spieth is just hoping to keep it between the ropes long enough to matter. This group could shoot -5 or a combined +20 and neither outcome would be surprising.

Koepka, Min Woo Lee, Justin Thomas – 1:03 p.m. tee time Thursday. Koepka is always dangerous at the U.S. Open. Min Woo is becoming a fan favorite, and JT is still trying to find his footing in 2025. No better place to turn it around than Oakmont, right?

Niemann, Bud Cauley, Daniel Berger – 1:47 p.m. Thursday. Not the flashiest group, but don’t be shocked if Niemann finds himself in the mix this weekend. He’s been building quietly.

Ludvig Åberg, Adam Scott, Hideki Matsuyama – 7:18 a.m. Thursday off No. 10. It’s a ball-striking clinic with this crew. If the putters cooperate, someone here will be lurking near the top.

Cameron Smith, Brian Harman, Phil Mickelson – 8:02 a.m. Thursday. This one is pure chaos potential. Cam and Harman can get up and down from anywhere. Phil might shoot 78 or 68 and both would feel on-brand.

Reed, Conners, Jason Day – Another fascinating group. Reed’s short game might be useful in the Oakmont torture chamber, but Day’s high ball flight is going to be tested.

Fox, Highsmith, Byeong Hun An – Ryan Fox is riding the momentum after his win in Canada. He made it inside the top 60 just in time to secure his U.S. Open spot. Let’s see if he rides the heater or hits a wall.

Young, Hoge, J.T. Poston – 1:36 p.m. Thursday. Cam Young got in late but he has the game to bomb and gouge Oakmont if it lets him. Poston’s been quietly solid too.

And don’t forget the local ties. Amateur Matt Vogt (Pittsburgh native) kicks things off at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday. If you’re looking for a hometown angle, that’s your guy.

The Entire U.S. Open Field at Oakmont:

The full field features 156 players. After Friday, it’ll be cut to the low 60 and ties. From there, it’s a survival test to the finish. And if we get a tie after 72 holes? A two-hole playoff, followed by sudden death if needed.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 125th U.S. Open Championship

This tournament isn’t just a golf tournament. It’s a rite of passage.

Tee it up, hang on, and try not to cry. Let the bloodbath begin.

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