OAKMONT, Pa. — The second round of the 125th U.S. Open tees off Friday morning at Oakmont Country Club, with a stacked lineup of early groupings ready to tackle the punishing Pennsylvania layout. After Thursday’s opening round of U.S. Open tee times, players face a course known for its brutal bunkers, slick greens and thick rough, setting the stage for a thrilling day of major championship golf.
Kicking off at 6:45 a.m. ET, Will Chandler, Andrea Pavan and Takumi Kanaya open the morning wave from the first tee, while Frederic LaCroix, Emiliano Grillo and Sam Bairstow start simultaneously from the 10th. Early risers will catch a glimpse of lesser-known names looking to make their mark on a leaderboard that historically rewards precision over power and U.S. Open tee times.
At 7:18 a.m., a marquee trio of Min Woo Lee, Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka takes the stage from the 10th tee. Koepka, a two-time U.S. Open champion, brings his major pedigree, while Thomas aims to rebound from a rocky season. Lee’s flair and youth add intrigue to this powerhouse group. Meanwhile, Russell Henley, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Nick Taylor start from the first tee, offering a blend of veteran savvy and international talent for U.S. Open tee times.
The 7:29 a.m. slot features Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm and Dustin Johnson from the first tee, a trio of former U.S. Open winners with a combined 13 major titles. Spieth’s short-game wizardry, Rahm’s intensity and Johnson’s length make this must-watch golf. Concurrently, Sam Burns, Nico Echavarria and Denny McCarthy tee off from the 10th, each hoping to climb the leaderboard with Oakmont’s morning conditions offering slightly calmer winds.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler anchors the 7:40 a.m. group from the 10th alongside Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa. Scheffler, fresh off a PGA Championship win, chases his first U.S. Open title, while Hovland and Morikawa bring their own major credentials. On the first tee, Tyrrell Hatton, Sungjae Im and Sepp Straka form a compelling international trio, each known for grinding out scores on tough tracks like Oakmont.
Other notable morning groups include Corey Conners, Jason Day and Patrick Reed at 7:51 a.m. from the 10th and Joaquin Niemann, Bud Cauley and Daniel Berger at 8:02 a.m. from the same tee. With the cut looming, Friday’s morning session will test nerves and skill, as players vie for a weekend spot at one of golf’s toughest tests.
