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

The first round of the U.S. Open was played under sunny skies and no rain at the Oakmont Country Club on June 12. The field might not be as lucky for the second round. The weather forecast calls for more of a rain chance, especially between Noon and 5 p.m. According to weatherunderground.com.

Coming into the 2025 U.S. Open, much of the conversation centered around the difficulty of Oakmont Country Club. On Thursday, despite some solid scoring early, we saw just how difficult Oakmont would be as the average score in the early wave was more than 5 over par despite the best conditions players will see all week.

Oakmont Country Club, hosting the 2025 U.S. Open, is uniquely divided by the Pennsylvania Turnpike, a major highway that splits the golf course into two sections.

After a sparkling opening nine holes, Rory McIlroy posted his first bogey of the U.S. Open and made his way across the bridge that spans the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Not a soul was within 15 feet, 18-wheelers speeding below him while questions and concerns gathered overhead.

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The 125th U.S. Open is taking place this week outside of Pittsburgh at Oakmont Country Club, and after a dry, hot start, shower and storm chances will increase for the weekend. Oakmont Country Club is hosting the tournament for a record 10th time this year, with the last one in 2016 when Dustin Johnson won.

Utah's Tony Finau, Zac Blair and Preston Summerhays combined to shoot 18 over par Thursday in first round of 125th U.S. Open

The game's stars have dominated the last six majors and most signature events. What will it take for a sleeper to emerge at Oakmont?