The U.S. Open remains the largest prize fund in major championship golf
Oakmont has taken no prisoners through 36 holes, though some have navigated it better than others
The first 18 holes at Oakmont flummoxed some of the best in game, which is par for the course in Western Pennsylvania
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?
Among the best players in the world, who should you back in the third major championship of the year?
Who will win the 125th U.S. Open? Our experts dive into all the twists and turns of the year's third major
Will Bryson DeChambeau win his third U.S. Open, or might someone surprise from deeper in the 156-man field?
Who should you pick to win the 2025 U.S. Open? This odds list for the year's third major should provide some insight
No course has hosted more U.S. Opens than Oakmont, and there's a reason why USGA has it in that position
Is Scottie Scheffler still the clear No. 1? How far has Rory McIlroy fallen amid his recent struggles?
Arguably the most difficult course on the U.S. Open rotation is no stranger to slim margins and over-par rounds
Oakmont Country Club takes no prisoners, and a loaded 156-man field will have plenty with which to contend this week
The final warm up before the U.S. Open enters the weekend with a field that has undergone some serious losses
McIlroy makes his first start since the PGA Championship this week at the Canadian Open
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.