INTRODUCTION
It promises to be a lengthy day for many golfers participating in the U.S. Open on Saturday, as the second round was left unfinished on Friday due to inclement weather conditions.
Thirteen players were unable to complete their rounds after heavy rain and lightning prompted officials to halt play.
The second round is set to resume at 7:30 a.m. ET, and once the cuts are finalized, the third round will commence with Sam Burns leading the pack at -3 for the tournament, closely followed by J.J.
Spaun at -2. The top five also includes Viktor Hovland at -1, along with Adam Scott and Ben Griffin, both at even par.
Notably, Bryson DeChambeau will not be defending his title from the previous year, as he is projected to miss the cut along with other prominent players such as Dustin Johnson and Akshay Bhatia, all finishing at 10-over-par.
Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and Shane Lowry are also among the notable names likely to fall short of the cut, which is anticipated to be set at 7-over.
Sports will offer comprehensive coverage of the third round on Saturday, providing live updates for fans and followers.
Rough start for golfers in third round
As the third round of the tournament gets underway, players already on the course are grappling with challenging conditions that make it difficult to achieve favorable scores, as a light rain continues to drench the greens and fairways.
Nearly two hours into the round, only two competitors have managed to break par, with a notable scarcity of birdies throughout the field.
Brian Harmon secured a birdie on the par-five fourth hole, bringing his score to 6-over, while Matthew Fitzpatrick matched that score after sinking a 31-foot birdie putt on the same lengthy par-five.
Among the notable participants, Rory McIlroy, who previously claimed victory in this tournament in 2011 and finished as the runner-up in both 2023 and 2024, has commenced his third round and currently stands at 6-over after completing 36 holes.
Third round underway at Oakmont
Sam Burns has emerged as the leader after 36 holes at the U.S. Open, completing the second round early Saturday morning. He stands out as one of only five players currently above par as the tournament heads into the weekend.
The third round is now in progress, featuring golfers who narrowly made the cut at 7-over par. Among the nine competitors scheduled to tee off before 10 a.m.
ET are Philip Barbaree, Jr. and Cam Davis, both of whom are looking to improve their standings as they navigate the challenging course.
When will U.S. Open second round finish today?
Thirteen golfers remained on the course when the second round was halted due to adverse weather conditions. Each of these players had completed a minimum of 16 holes, and they will resume their rounds on Saturday, June 14, starting at 7:30 a.m. ET.
Among them is South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence, currently tied for sixth place on the leaderboard with a score of +1. Additionally, two other competitors, Chris Gotterup, who stands at +5 with one hole left to play,
and Philip Barbaree Jr., who is at +6 with two holes remaining, are closely positioned around the projected cut line of +7, making their final holes crucial for advancing in the tournament.
Where to watch the U.S. Open: TV channel, streaming Saturday
The 2025 U.S. Open will be televised by NBC and USA Network, which will share the broadcasting responsibilities for the tournament’s third and final rounds.
Fans can enjoy live streaming of all tournament rounds through various platforms, including Peacock, usopen.com, the USGA app, and Fubo, which provides a complimentary trial for new users. Additionally, Peacock will feature U.S.
Open All-Access, a dynamic coverage format that offers a comprehensive view of the tournament, allowing viewers to catch highlights and key moments from every round in a whip-around style.
