Some of the world’s most recognizable names in golf, including defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, won’t be around at the US Open this weekend after missing the cut at the brutal Oakmont Country Club.

As the US Open enters the weekend, all eyes are on the unforgiving Oakmont course, a track known for testing the mettle of the world’s best, including Bryson DeChambeau. With heavy rain, knuckling lies, and brutal rough dominating headlines, Sam Burns surprisingly emerged as the leader, carding a round-of-the-day 65 to sit at 3-under on Friday.

After struggles on an unforgiving course during Round 1 of the US Open, Bryson DeChambeau admitted that he wasn't at his best on Thursday.

The two-time major winner almost committed a massive rules gaffe Thursday as the 2025 U.S. Open got underway at Oakmont Country Club, when his shot out of the bunker on the par-5 fourth hole landed on a crosswalk and he opted to take free relief.

Legendary golfer Johnny Miller held up Bryson DeChambeau as an example of what not to do at Oakmont Country Club during the US Open.

American J.J. Spaun atop the 125th US Open leaderboard at Oakmont on Friday as defending champion Bryson DeChambeau failed to make the 36-hole cut.

A brief look at the second round Friday of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club (all times EDT): LEADING: Sam Burns with a 5-under 65 was at 3-under 137. CHASING: J.J. Spaun (72) was at 138 and Viktor Hovland (68) was at 139.

OAKMONT, Pa. — Look, say what you will about Bryson DeChambeau, the man makes professional golf more interesting just by his existence. He pinballs his way through tournaments, often ending up on top of the leaderboard but always, always giving us something to discuss. He’s the finest content creator in the game, intentionally or not.