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How lucky do you have to be to win the US Open at Oakmont?
The discussion was about how challenging the golf course is, heading for the tournament.
Only three players, Sam Burns, JJ Spawn and Norway’s Victor Hofland, are red after 36 holes.
That’s not uncommon in itself, but it’s rare to see players like Sweden’s Rudig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Patrick Cantray, Lucas Glover, Cam Smith, Tommy Fleetwood, Bryson Deconbeau, Sep Straka, Justin Thomas, Justin Rose and Shane Raleigh who didn’t cut in seven overs.
A deep dive into it, we see South Africa’s Triston Lawrence began the day at 3 under, jumping to 6 under in the second round after the first four holes.
Starting with the back nine, I stand at 14th The 28-year-old tee with a three-shot lead made four bogeys on the next five holes and four bogeys in 1 over 36.
After birdie in the first hole, his 10thLawrence went in the wrong direction again with two bogeys and a double bogey, dropping from 6 under to 1 over on nine holes. This is where he stood when play was paused for the day due to the weather, with 18 people having Lawrenceth green.
A player can refer to a lucky or unfortunate break or bounce in all cases above or below the cut line.
Oakmont appears to need a better break or bounce to survive 72 holes and wind the trophy on Sunday.
On Wednesday, the USGA proudly told the media they wanted players to use 15 by tainting all 14 clubs.th Club – Space between the ears.
On Friday, the US Ryder Cup captain made the exception to the statement after making the cut.
“I think USGA can say everything they want, but we are professional golfers. This is what we do for a living. I don’t agree with that,” Keegan Bradley said of the USGA declaration. “I think we’re going out here every day to become experts, and we know one day we need to be on the top of the game, whether it’s the US Open, the UK Open, the Master, the PGA, or the USGA, that’s not.
But Oakmont is set to get into every player’s head and exaggerate the need for luck.
How much luck do you need, Scotty Schaeffler was asked.
“I mean, I think there’s a question of luck in any tournament when it comes to competition. Sometimes you might be chipping here that you’re getting that kind of help.
Schaeffler didn’t say that luck at Oakmont is much more important than when he won the monument two weeks ago, but when he looked at the 156 field he tries to navigate around the 18 holes.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on June 14, 2025, and first appeared there.
