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Oakmont Considered Treacherous Even for Most Seasoned Golfers
- Bryson DeChambeau struggled through a three-over-par 73 during the 2025 U.S. Open first round at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday.
- The course's thick, ankle-high rough and notoriously fast, firm greens challenged even seasoned champions like DeChambeau and 2019 winner Gary Woodland.
- DeChambeau frequently hit out of tough rough off the tee, while Woodland’s offline drive on the 12th buried his ball deep, forcing a tough wedge shot.
- The scoring average was 74.64, the hardest opening round since 2018, with only eight players breaking par and Spaun leading at 4-under 66.
- Oakmont’s difficulty validated superintendent Mike McCormick’s strategy of penal rough and fast greens, suggesting the course will remain a formidable test throughout the event.
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