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

The 2025 US Open is set to begin on Friday at Oakmont Country Club, near Pittsburgh. The US Open is golf's third major of 2025. Round 2: Friday, June 13 4:30 a.m.-11 a.m. MT: Peacock11 a.m.-5 p.m. MT: NBC/Peacock5-6 p.m. MT: Peacock

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.

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.

J.J. Spaun’s first-round 66 held up for the early lead as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and a host of others were simply overmatched by the course.

With thick, 5-inch rough and very narrow fairways, driving accuracy will be at a premium this week. Given the thick rough and the fact that the course is 7,373 yards, driving distance and clubhead speed will be another critical asset.

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 18th hole at the Oakmont Country Club is the epicenter of a lot of activity for the 125th U.S. Open. It’s a point where a number of things intersect. Autographs are signed, the driving range and practice green are nearby and so is the packed merchandise tent. Two men from out of town said it is what they were most impressed by at the 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?