Sam Burns did what many people would deem impossible on Friday at the 2025 US Open. Burns claimed the 36-hole lead at Oakmont Country Club with a five-under 65, the best round of the tournament through two rounds. Burns holds a one-shot lead over 18-hole leader JJ Spaun, who dropped two shots after his opening-round 66.

Viktor Hovland is third on the leaderboard followed by Adam Scott and Ben Griffin, who are tied for fourth place. Several golfers, such as Thriston Lawrence and Chris Gotterup were trying to finish out the round on Friday evening when rain started to pour.

It's Round 1 of the 2025 U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Follow for live score updates and highlights, plus how to watch.

J.J. Spaun matched the best first round in a US Open at Oakmont to grab a one-stroke lead after 18 holes while Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy were among many stars who struggled. Spaun defied Oakmont's fearsome reputation by conjuring a bogey-free,

From an overhead view, the sight is somewhat jarring. The Pennsylvania Turnpike essentially cuts Oakmont's golf course in half.

The US Open Thursday at Oakmont was unforgettable with JJ Spaun showing the way. Here are highlights and scores from the first round.

Oakmont lived up to its reputation with a scoring average of about 74.6 despite a course still relatively soft from rain and moderate wind that didn’t stick around for long.

JJ Spaun grabbed the early US Open lead with a bogey-free 66 at Oakmont; Spaun contended multiple times on PGA Tour this season, including alongside Rory McIlroy at The Players; Watch the US Open live