US Open 2025: Bryson DeChambeau’s Title Defence Comes to an End
According to a report from NBC Philadelphia, Bryson DeChambeau’s bid to win a third US Open title has ended after 36 holes. The two-time US Open winner was among dozens of golfers cut from the 156-player field on Friday at the challenging Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.
As per the information provided by NBC Philadelphia, the exact number of golfers advancing to the final two rounds is not yet known, as 13 players still need to finish their second rounds after play was suspended at 8:15 p.m. ET due to inclement weather. The second round will resume at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning.
DeChambeau, who had a chance to become just the seventh golfer to win at least three US Open titles, will exit the major tournament at 10 over after shooting 7-over 77 in Round 2. He is one of six former US Open champions who finished outside the cut line, NBC Philadelphia reported.
Sam Burns took over the top spot on the leaderboard thanks to a 5-under 65 – the top score in this year’s tournament so far – putting him at 3 under overall. Burns, in search of his first major title, is one of just three golfers who are under par entering the weekend, along with J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland, as stated in the NBC Philadelphia report.
Spaun dropped from first to second at 2 under after shooting 2-over 72 on Friday, while Hovland moved up to third at 1 under with a 2-under 68 second round. Two-time tournament champion Brooks Koepka is still within striking distance at 2 over. Three-time major champion and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler sits at 4 over, while Rory McIlroy, who completed a career grand slam with his Masters victory earlier this year, managed to make the cut despite being 6 over.
The NBC Philadelphia report further stated that the top 60 golfers on the US Open leaderboard, plus ties, following Round 2 advance to the final two rounds of the tournament. The cut line for this year’s tournament is set at 7 over. There are currently 67 golfers inside the cut line, including three who still have yet to finish their second rounds. Those who are 7 over or better through two rounds will advance to the weekend.
Here’s a look at the leaderboard entering Saturday, as reported by NBC Philadelphia:
1. Sam Burns, -3
2. J.J. Spaun, -2
3. Viktor Hovland, -1
T-4. Adam Scott, E
T-4. Ben Griffin, E
T-6. Victor Perez, +1
T-6. Thriston Lawrence, +1 (through 17)
T-8. Russell Henley, +2
T-8. Brooks Koepka*, +2
T-8. Si Woo Kim, +2
T-8. Thomas Detry, +2
T-12. Emiliano Grillo, +3
T-12. Max Greyserman, +3
T-12. Adam Schenk, +3
T-12. Christiaan Bezuidenhout, +3
T-12. Tyrrell Hatton, +3
T-12. Jason Day, +3
T-12. Chris Kirk, +3
T-12. Carlos Ortiz, +3
T-12. Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, +3
T-12. Keegan Bradley, +3
T-12. Sam Stevens, +3
Former US Open champs who missed the cut were DeChambeau, Wyndham Clark (8 over), Lucas Glover (8 over), Dustin Johnson (10 over), Gary Woodland (10 over) and Justin Rose (14 over). Ludvig Ã…berg (8 over), Patrick Cantlay (8 over), Phil Mickelson (8 over), Tommy Fleetwood (9 over) and Justin Thomas (12 over) were among the other notable cuts, according to NBC Philadelphia.
The NBC Philadelphia report also mentioned that some golfers still need to finish their second rounds, including Riley Lewis, Jinichiro Kozuma, Jackson Buchanan, Lance Simpson (amateur), Mason Howell (amateur), Cameron Tankersley, Zach Bauchou, Chase Johnson, Joakim Lagergren, and Brady Calkins.
In conclusion, as per NBC Philadelphia, the US Open 2025 has seen several golfers make the cut and some big names miss out. The final two rounds will be crucial in determining the winner of this year’s tournament. NBC Philadelphia provided comprehensive coverage of the US Open 2025, including the current leaderboard and information about golfers who made the cut and those who missed it.
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