Brutal Oakmont wreaking havoc on Friday

June 13, 2025

Justin Thomas of the United States plays a shot from the bunker on the 16th hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

Justin Thomas will likely miss the weekend at Oakmont after posting rounds of 76-76 (+12).

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The U.S. Open has a long-held reputation as golf’s toughest test, and this year’s edition at Oakmont is no exception.

At the U.S. Open, the top 60 players and ties after the completion of the second round will earn a weekend tee time. Mid-way through the second round, the projected cutline is hovering at seven over par. If that number holds, it would be significantly higher than recent years. Last year’s cut at Pinehurst No. 2 was five over; at Los Angeles Country Club in 2023 it was two over, and at The Country Club in 2022, it was three over.

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Josh Schrock

While Sam Burns launched himself to the top of the leaderboard with the tournament-low round of 65 (-5) on Friday, birdies were generally much harder to come by for the rest of the field.

Which notable players are in jeopardy of missing out on the weekend of play? Check out the list below. We’ll continue updating as the afternoon wave completes the second round.

Notable players in danger of missing the cut

Projected cut at +7 as of 2 p.m. ET

Min Woo Lee (77-72, +9)

Shane Lowry (79, +9)

Dustin Johnson (75-75, +10)

Joaquin Niemann (75, +10)

Sepp Straka (78-73, +11)

Justin Thomas (76-76, +12)

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