2025 U.S. Open: Favorites and TV Schedule Guide

The U.S. Open is back at Oakmont Country Club this week, after nine years away. Get ready for some exciting golf action!
Here’s the schedule: The tournament runs from Thursday to Sunday. Want to catch the action on TV? You can watch on USA and Peacock on Thursday, switch to Peacock and NBC on Friday, USA and NBC on Saturday, and finish up on USA and NBC on Sunday.
Oakmont Country Club is a challenging course with hills, tricky fairways, and super-fast greens. Don’t miss the battle on this demanding course, where the rough is thick and unforgiving.
Last year, Bryson DeChambeau clinched a narrow win over Rory McIlroy to claim his second U.S. Open victory. Who will emerge the victor this year in the 156-player field that includes the best of the best in golf?
The betting favorite is Scottie Scheffler, with DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Collin Morikawa close behind. Unfortunately, Tiger Woods will miss the tournament due to injury, but keep an eye out for LIV golfers like Joaquín Niemann and others in the mix.
Be prepared for a tough cut at the U.S. Open – only the top 60 and ties will make it to the weekend, making this major one of the hardest to advance in.
The winner will take home a hefty paycheck, plus an automatic entry into future tournaments and exemptions into other major championships. Plus, don’t forget about the enticing perks for the PGA Tour regulars.
Keep an eye on the weather – the first days look good, but rain and thunderstorms could shake things up on the weekend. Don’t miss out on the drama and excitement at the U.S. Open!