Coming into the 2025 U.S. Open, much of the conversation centered around the difficulty of Oakmont Country Club. On Thursday, despite some solid scoring early, we saw just how difficult Oakmont would be as the average score in the early wave was more than 5 over par despite the best conditions players will see all week.

After a sparkling opening nine holes, Rory McIlroy posted his first bogey of the U.S. Open and made his way across the bridge that spans the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Not a soul was within 15 feet, 18-wheelers speeding below him while questions and concerns gathered overhead.

The first round of the U.S. Open was played under sunny skies and no rain at the Oakmont Country Club on June 12. The field might not be as lucky for the second round. The weather forecast calls for more of a rain chance, especially between Noon and 5 p.m. According to weatherunderground.com.

The USGA issued a statement to Channel 11, saying, “The USGA is aware of the congestion experienced yesterday moving fans across the pedestrian bridge over the turnpike, and has made operational adjustments to ease movements between the East and West sides of the course.”

With big crowds expected for the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, neighbors are seeing some green of their own.

Utah's Tony Finau, Zac Blair and Preston Summerhays combined to shoot 18 over par Thursday in first round of 125th U.S. Open

According to weatherunderground.com, the first round of the US Open on June 12 will be sunny with a mix of clouds and hot for Western Pennsylvania, with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 65. There is a 6 percent chance of rain and the wind will be WSW at 5-10 mph.

A full field of 156 players will battle for the coveted U.S. Open title and a place in golf lore. LIV Golf will once again have a major presence, with stars such as Brooks Koepka,