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2025 U.S. Open prize money, purse: Payouts for each player from $21.5 million pool at Oakmont Country Club

The U.S. Open remains the largest prize fund in major championship golf

2025 U.S. Open takeaways: Scottie Scheffler flummoxed, seeking answers as contenders dwindle after Round 2

Oakmont has taken no prisoners through 36 holes, though some have navigated it better than others

2025 U.S. Open takeaways: Scottie Scheffler among stars shaking their heads as Si Woo Kim delights in Round 1

The first 18 holes at Oakmont flummoxed some of the best in game, which is par for the course in Western Pennsylvania

2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club will serve as ultimate litmus test for golf's underdogs

The game's stars have dominated the last six majors and most signature events. What will it take for a sleeper to emerge at Oakmont?

2025 U.S. Open predictions, picks, favorites: One of these nine golfers will win at Oakmont Country Club

Among the best players in the world, who should you back in the third major championship of the year?

2025 U.S. Open picks, odds: Expert predictions, favorites to win from betting field at Oakmont

Who will win the 125th U.S. Open? Our experts dive into all the twists and turns of the year's third major

2025 U.S. Open predictions, picks: Five trends that will identify this year's winner at Oakmont Country Club

Will Bryson DeChambeau win his third U.S. Open, or might someone surprise from deeper in the 156-man field?

2025 U.S. Open odds, favorites: Scottie Scheffler firmly atop field with Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy

Who should you pick to win the 2025 U.S. Open? This odds list for the year's third major should provide some insight

2025 U.S. Open: Constructed to confound, Oakmont Country Club is a perfect national championship host

No course has hosted more U.S. Opens than Oakmont, and there's a reason why USGA has it in that position

2025 U.S. Open predictions, favorites: Ranking the top of the field from 1-25 at Oakmont

Is Scottie Scheffler still the clear No. 1? How far has Rory McIlroy fallen amid his recent struggles?

2025 U.S. Open: Xander Schauffele knows fans want to watch players 'suffer' at Oakmont Country Club

Arguably the most difficult course on the U.S. Open rotation is no stranger to slim margins and over-par rounds

2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont storylines: Stern test for Scottie Scheffler's greatness, Jon Rahm's resurgence

Oakmont Country Club takes no prisoners, and a loaded 156-man field will have plenty with which to contend this week

2025 RBC Canadian Open TV schedule, coverage, live stream, where to watch PGA Tour event online, what channel

The final warm up before the U.S. Open enters the weekend with a field that has undergone some serious losses

Rory McIlroy breaks weeks-long silence, admits he was 'a little pissed off' about non-conforming driver leak

McIlroy makes his first start since the PGA Championship this week at the Canadian Open

Father's Day golf gift guide 2025: Best new putter, UV-protecting polos and shorts highlight year's must-haves

A variety of gifting options for those to love to tee it up entering the summer months

Patrick McDonald joined CBS Sports in 2022 after writing for NBC Sports and RyderCup.com. In addition to writing, Patrick is featured on CBS Sports' golf podcast, The First Cut, and provides analysis on CBS Sports HQ. Before putting on his writer's hat, Patrick spent time in the consulting space with Deloitte and Booz Allen Hamilton. If you have questions about Sarbanes-Oxley, Agile Project Management or Joaquin Niemann's career grand slam chances, reach out to Patrick on X @pmcdonaldCBS.

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