How To Watch The US Open, Plus Players Describe The Event and Their Favorite Venues
Golf’s third major heads to one of the best courses in the US Open rota. Can Scottie Scheffler pick off his first US Open? Or will someone else pass golf’s ‘toughest test’?
For the first time since 2016, the US Open is returning to one of the best venues in Golf. Oakmont Country Club will host the 125th edition of the tournament and it’s widely considered one of the best courses in the country. Nine years ago, Dustin Johnson won his first major championship at this venue, which many have called the toughest course in the United States. Known for the ‘church pew’ bunker that lines the third and fourth holes, Oakmont will force players to hit the fairway. The rough has reportedly been grown out over five inches, which will put a premium on driving accuracy. But for defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, thick rough hasn’t proved to be as difficult for him with his powerful ‘bomb and gauge’ skillset. DeChambeau has the second best odds to win the tournament, and has improved his overall game since his first US Open win at Winged Foot, which was a similar setup to Oakmont.
Along with DeChambeau, all eyes will be on Scottie Scheffler, as the now three-time major winner has rattled off three wins in his last four starts. Rory McIlroy is coming off a missed cut at the RBC Canadian Open last week and had a lackluster performance at the PGA Championship following his career grand slam accomplishment at The Masters.
To watch the US Open on Sling, you’ll need Sling Blue. That way you can watch the action on USA Network and on NBC in select markets listed below. If you are not in a market with NBC, then Peacock will be your friend this weekend. Here is the US Open Streaming Schedule and a couple storylines to watch.
US Open Streaming Schedule
All times Eastern
Thursday, June 12
6am - 5pm: USA Network
5pm - 8pm: Streaming on Peacock
Stream featured groups on USOpen.com or USGA App
Friday, June 13
6:30am - 1pm and 7pm-8pm: Streaming on Peacock
1pm - 7pm: NBC
Saturday, June 14
10am - 12pm: USA Network
12pm - 8pm: NBC
Sunday, June 15
9am - 12pm: USA Network
12pm - 7pm: NBC
PGA Tour Players Name Their Favorite US Open Venues
The US Open is known for being the ‘toughest test in golf.’ Fans love the carnage it typically provides and the age-old saying of ‘protecting par.’ We had the chance to ask some of the top PGA Tour players to name their favorite US Open venues, and a couple of them guessed this year's site: Oakmont.
Oakmont
Oakmont has hosted the second-most USGA Championships in the country (17) and even hosted three PGA Championships. Because of the test it puts on the players, it’s one of the staples of US Open golf. It also boasts a history of epic moments. It’s the site of Jack Nicklaus' first major title, Johnny Miller's epic win in 1973 and Dustin Johnson finally breaking through to win his first major. In 2023, the course went through a restoration by famed architect Gil Hanse, where 168 bunkers were redone, greens were resized, and 125 yards of length were added.
The weather leading up to the tournament has been damp, and the USGA will surely hope the weather cooperates so the championship doesn’t become ‘soakmont.’ Firm greens and fairways are an important part of the tournament, and should there be too much rain, the course would prove easier on approach shots (as long as you’re in the fairway.) One cool feature of the course is that a major road, the multi-lane Pennsylvania Turnpike, splits through the course. So be sure to keep an eye on that, as the 2nd and 8th holes are separated from the rest of the property.
Can Scottie Scheffler Keep It Going?
Scottie Scheffler’s start to 2025 was off to a weird start when a ravioli-making accident forced him to get hand surgery. Scheffler went through his first eight events without a win, which, for his standards and after seven wins in 2024, wasn’t good enough. Still, he tallied five top 10s and never finished worse than 25th. Now, Scottie has rattled off three wins in his last four starts, with a T4 his worst finish. He finally grabbed his first major outside of The Masters and, heading into a course where driving accuracy and approach play will be at a premium, it’s no wonder Scheffler is a +250 favorite (the lowest odds at a US Open since Tiger Woods was a +175 in 2009). Last year, Scottie struggled in the US Open at Pinehurst, finishing T41, but in the three tournaments before that, he tied for 7th, tied for 2nd, and had a 3rd place finish. Should Scottie tick off another major this season, he’ll have four since 2022 and would be the first player to win back-to-back majors since Rory McIlroy did it in 2014.
Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and the Field
Defending champions Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy follow Scottie Scheffler on the odds board. McIlroy has had a rough go since he finally completed the career grand slam at The Masters. At the PGA Championship, it was leaked that his driver was deemed non-conforming and the Northern Irishman didn’t talk to the media that entire week. He then decided to pull out of the Memorial, and followed that up by missing the cut at the Canadian Open. Some believed winning the grand slam would free Rory up to rattle off more wins, but the opposite has seemed to happen. McIlroy has nine straight top 10 finishes at the US Open, with two runnerup finishes the last two years. The test suits his game, but he’s coming into Oakmont without his best stuff.
DeChambeau, on the other hand, has had a good showing in both majors this season and on LIV. This setup will suit him and he should be around come Sunday. As for the field, it’s tough seeing one of these three not being involved at the end. But the last time this tournament was here, Shane Lowry was in contention before losing to Dustin Johnson and has been playing great golf. Xander Schaufflele has a great US Open record and has slowly been rounding into form after a rib injury. Jon Rahm finally showed signs of life at last month's PGA, and then players like Ludvig Aberg, Joaquin Niemann, Tyrell Hatton and Collin Morikawa will look to capture their first major titles.
US Open Odds
Top 20 Via DraftKings as of June 9
Scottie Scheffler +275
Bryson DeChambeau +750
Jon Rahm +1200
Rory McIlroy +1200
Xander Schauffele +2200
Collin Morikawa +2500
Joaqun Niemann +3000
Ludvig Aberg +3000
Tommy Fleetwod +3500
Justin Thomas +4000
Tyrell Hatton +4500
Shane Lowry +4500
Sepp Straka +5000
Brooks Koepka +5500
Patrick Canlay +5500
Corey Conners +6000
Viktor Hovland +6000
Russell Henley +6500
Ben Griffin +7000
Jordan Spieth +7000
Hideki Matsuyama +7000
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