Carlos Ortiz, of Mexico, watches his shot out of the rough on the 18th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. Credit: AP/Gene J. Puskar

World No. 1 and defending PGA Championship winner, Scottie Scheffler, believes that this week's U.S. Open, hosted at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, will be quite the test.

Coming off a big birdie, Scottie Scheffler stepped onto the third tee box — his 12th hole of the day — looking to right his round and reclaim his role as U.S. Open favorite. He let loose with the driver but knew immediately the shot was way off target.

Sam Burns opened up about Scottie Scheffler after wrapping up his third round at the US Open on Saturday. Burns and World No. 1 Scheffler have been close friends for years, and while Scheffler has been the standout player in recent seasons,

Burns has made 11 birdies through two rounds, joining Viktor Hovland for most sup-par holes through 36 holes in the three U.S. Opens at Oakmont since it switched to a par 70 in 2007. Burns needed them to make up for Thursday's rough ending,

Sam Burns hits a sensational five-under 65 to lead the US Open as Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy make the cut.