Golf fans, it’s that special time of year again, it’s the 2025 U.S. Open Golf tournament—when the USGA lovingly turns a golf course into a psychological experiment and invites the world’s best players to lose their minds on national television. Yes, it’s the 2025 U.S. Open, where dreams go to die in 3.5 inches of rough and nobody shoots under par without making a deal with a forest spirit.
Just as we did with RBC’s Canadian Open, let’s break it down:
2025 U.S. Open Golf: Top Contenders
Scottie Scheffler
The golf robot sent from the future to destroy leaderboards. Scheffler makes hitting fairways and greens look as routine as brushing your teeth—if brushing your teeth earned you $3 million. If his putter heats up even slightly, he’ll be right there on Sunday.
Rory McIlroy
The narrative is familiar: incredibly talented, always in contention, and always looking to build upon his legacy. Rory’s game looked solid—until his first-round exit at the RBC Canadian Open, just days after sporting a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey. Coincidence? Maybe. But like the Leafs, Rory’s week ended earlier than expected.
Ludvig Åberg
The breakout star of last year. Åberg’s swing is the kind you slow down on YouTube just to admire. He’s untested at a venue as brutal as Oakmont, but his game is built for majors. Don’t be surprised if he’s in the mix.
Brooks Koepka
He lives for this. Koepka’s U.S. Open record is no joke—when the setup is tough and the stakes are higher, he’s one of the few who thrives. The only question: can he stay healthy for four straight rounds?
Worth Watching
Bryson DeChambeau
He’s toned down the mad scientist routine but still has enough muscle to try things no one else will. Oakmont doesn’t really care how far you hit it—it cares whether you can keep it in play. Can Bryson adjust?
Collin Morikawa
If precision becomes the premium at Oakmont (and it will), Morikawa’s iron game could give him a real edge. He hasn’t quite recaptured his early major magic, but this could be the stage for a comeback.
2025 U.S. Open Prediction
Oakmont will do what it always does: frustrate, exhaust, and separate the truly elite from the merely great. Expect a winning score around even par, with more bogeys than birdies and plenty of leaderboard movement.
Winner Pick: Scottie Scheffler – He’s been knocking on the door at majors all season, and Oakmont’s demand for consistency plays directly into his strengths. He won’t run away with it, but he’ll stay steady while others falter.
Final Word
The U.S. Open remains the game’s toughest test—and that’s exactly why we love it. Oakmont will be firm, fast, and unforgiving. But for fans, it’s four days of high-stakes golf with all the drama we could ask for. You can join in on that unforgiving action by creating a US Open Fantasy Golf pool at OfficePools.com.
See you at the first tee.
