USGA Announces Three Exemptions and Completion of Field for 125th U.S. Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that three additional players have earned full exemptions into the 125th U.S. Open Championship, to be contested June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club, bringing the number of fully exempt players to 87. Additionally, five alternates from final qualifying were added to complete the 156-player field.

Ryan Fox, of New Zealand, earned an exemption based on the current Official World Golf Ranking®/OWGR®. He moved up 43 spots to No. 32 after winning yesterday’s RBC Canadian Open in a playoff with Sam Burns. Fox, who will play in his seventh U.S. Open, also won the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic on May 11 with a birdie on the first playoff hole. The 38-year-old has received the top player award on the European Tour (now DP World Tour) and PGA Tour Australasia. He won the DP World Tour’s flagship event, the BMW Championship, in 2023.

125th U.S. Open Championship - Notebook

This is the 125th U.S. Open Championship. The U.S. Open, which was first played in 1895, was not contested for two years (1917-18) during World War I and for four years (1942-45) during World War II. 

The youngest winner of the U.S. Open is 19-year-old John McDermott, who won in 1911; he is among eight players aged 21 or younger who have won the U.S. Open. The oldest winner is Hale Irwin, who was 45 and playing on a special exemption when he won his third U.S. Open title in 1990. Irwin also won in 1974 and 1979.

Club Champion Offering Free Fittings June 12th to 16th

Make this Father’s Day one he’ll remember every time he tees off. Whether you’re shopping for Dad—or are the Dad—it’s the perfect time to take advantage of these exclusive offers from Club Champion.

Dial in every club from driver to putter with a FREE tour-level fitting experience when you buy clubs.

LA Golf Face ID Driver Review - 10 Things to Know

The new LA Golf Face ID drivers are designed with unique bulge and roll (face curvature) based on swing speed to optimize side-spin and straighten off-center hits.

I've put the Face ID Driver to the test and can tell you my expectations were exceeded and there were even a few pleasant unexpected surprises.

125th U.S. Open Championship - Fact Sheet

Oakmont Country Club will be set up at 7,372 yards and will play to a par of 35-35–70.

The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.

Miura TC 202 Irons Review: 10 Things to Know

The new Miura TC 202 irons are unique in that they're part muscle back, part cavity back, and all about being able to hit every shot you can imagine.  What might surprise people most about the TC 202 is how friendly they are to hit and consequently they will appeal to a wide range of player abilities.

You can read all about the new features and technologies of the TC 202 irons on Miura's website.  This review is going to focus on nuts and bolts comparisons between the previous model TC 201 and these new TC 202 irons.

NBC Sports Presents Comprehensive Live Coverage of 125th US Open at Oakmont

NBC Sports will present comprehensive live coverage of the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., beginning Thursday, June 12, through Sunday, June 15, across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. Pre-championship coverage begins Monday, June 9, with Golf Central Live From the U.S. Open on GOLF Channel.

In total, NBC Sports will provide nearly 300 hours of championship coverage surrounding the 125th U.S. Open, including traditional Thursday-Sunday coverage, as well as Peacock’s Multiview, U.S. Open All Access, featured groups coverage, and week-long Golf Central Live From coverage on GOLF Channel. Live From coverage will include Todd Lewis’ exclusive interview with defending U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, as Lewis went behind-the-scenes with DeChambeau at his home in Dallas in preparation for the U.S. Open.

Club Champion Announces Limited-Time 20% Bonus On Gift Cards

Just in time for Father’s Day, Club Champion, the world’s top golf club fitter, is making it easier than ever to give the golf-loving dads in your life something truly game-changing. From now through June 14, Club Champion is offering a 20% bonus card with every gift card purchase — the perfect way to upgrade Dad’s game with a custom club fitting experience.

 

Club Champion fits, sells, and builds custom golf clubs using more than 65 brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, and Golf Pride. The company delivers a Tour-level fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate for golfers of any ability level. Whether Dad’s a weekend warrior or a scratch golfer, a Club Champion fitting is the ultimate gift. Each gift card can be applied toward a fitting service or equipment purchase, and the 20% bonus card makes it an even greater value.

SiriusXM the Exclusive Audio Broadcaster of the 125th US Open

SiriusXM will be the exclusive national audio broadcaster for the 125th U.S. Open Championship, and will offer live shot-by-shot coverage across all four days of Championship play – June 12-15 – from Oakmont Country Club, outside Pittsburgh, PA.

On Thursday and Friday, SiriusXM’s coverage will extend from the day’s first tee time (approximately 7 am ET) through the end of play. On the weekend, SiriusXM’s on-course coverage will begin at 10 am ET on Saturday and Sunday and run through the completion of play both days. If there is a tie atop the leaderboard after 72 holes, SiriusXM will provide live coverage of every stroke of the ensuing playoff.

Club Champion Opens Fitting Studio at Golfinity Austin

Custom golf club fitter Club Champion announces the opening of its new fitting studio, located inside of Golfinity, 12332 N FM 620, Building B, Austin, TX. The new studio is open and accepting fitting appointments. This new studio concept represents Club Champion’s 12th location in the state of Texas.

The new studio features one indoor hitting bay with a Trackman launch monitor for analyzing performance, a SAM PuttLab system to find the perfect putter, and a build shop for repairing and assembling golf clubs by hand. The studio will feature brands like TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Cobra, Fujikura, Golf Pride, and many more.

Puma Golf Introduces The Helsinki G to the Fairway

PUMA Golf continues to push footwear style on the fairway by tapping into its legacy and re-introducing the Helsinki sneaker, now reimagined for golf. 

A bold crossover that brings a celebrated sportstyle design into the world of golf, this launch represents a major step in fusing sneaker culture and fashion-forward expression with technical performance that is crafted for today’s modern golfer.

U.S. Open 2025: Accommodation Prices Near Oakmont Are 300% Higher Than Usual

Ahead of the 125th United States Open Championship, VegasInsider.com has analyzed 2,000+ accommodation listings near Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania to determine how much higher accommodation prices are during the U.S. Open compared to the week before and after.

According to the results of the analysis of accommodation prices in Oakmont and its surrounding areas are below.

New Indiana Golf Headquarters Now Open at The Fort Golf Resort

Indiana Golf celebrated the grand opening of the new Pete and Alice Dye Indiana Golf Center located on the grounds of The Fort Golf Resort at Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park in Indianapolis. Indiana Golf serves as the administrative hub for golf in Indiana, and the new headquarters houses the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame.

The new centralized location allows Indiana Golf staff to best serve courses, events, and programming throughout the state and manage the Indiana PGA, Indiana Golf Association, Indiana Women’s Golf Association, Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association, Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association, Indiana Golf Foundation, and First Tee-Indiana. The 13,000-sq.-ft. headquarters also includes the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame, a new indoor golf academy, and a short game practice facility. 

2025 U.S. Open Pre-Championship Press Conferences

Pre-championship press conferences will begin Monday, June 9, in the flash area at Oakmont.

The Pre-Championship Player Interview schedule is below.

2025 Bushnell Tour Hybrid Rangefinder Review: 10 Things to Know

The new 2025 Bushnell Tour Hybrid isn't the most expensive rangefinder Bushnell offers.  But it might be their best.  It's fast like a jackrabbit, accurate like a B-2 Stealth Bomber, and as easy to use as a light switch. It also gives you slope adjusted laser and GPS yardages.

If you're looking for a great Father's Day gift, something special for a new graduate, or even just a treat for yourself as golf season approaches full swing, the 2025 Bushnell Tour Hybrid really does it all.

How Much Money Would You Make Betting On Scottie Scheffler Each Time He Plays?

How much money would you have made betting on World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler to win each time he plays?

Bettors backing him to win each time out since the start of the 2021-22 PGA Tour season would have turned an immense profit.

How Much Does It (Actually) Cost to Attend the 2025 U.S. Open?

As the U.S. Open from Oakmont Country Club in the western part of the Keystone State approaches nearer by the day, it’s worth wondering whether the best golfers in the world will be able to tame the 122-year-old course at PA sportsbooks. 

While we’ll know more on that front next week, PennStakes.com wanted to break down the costs associated with attending the 125th U.S. Open, breaking down the numbers on the price of tickets, parking, concessions, travel and additional expenses for the four-round event in mid-June.

PXG Debuts Sleek Double Black Finish for Its PXG Allan ZT Putter

PXG®, the custom fitting-focused golf equipment company founded by Marine Corps Veteran Bob Parsons, is proud to introduce a striking new Double Black finish for one of its most innovative putters: the PXG Allan® ZT. The brand new PXG Allan ZT Double Black putter features a distinctive all-black aesthetic that enhances the sleek, modern design and offers the practical benefit of reducing glare at address. 

At the core of the PXG Allan ZT Double Black is PXG’s patented Zero Torque (ZT) Balance Technology, engineered to eliminate the twisting forces that typically compromise face control during the putting stroke. The innovative S-hosel positions the shaft axis just above the center of gravity, helping golfers – regardless of stroke type – deliver a square face at impact with greater consistency and less effort.

Ben Hogan Golf Unveils PTx Family of Drivers Woods and Hybrids

Ben Hogan Golf proudly unveils its new PTx family of drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, engineered to deliver exceptional performance for golfers of all skill levels.

Headlining the range are the PTx Max and LST drivers. With cutting-edge technology and advanced aerodynamics the PTX Max offers golfers distance and precision with maximum forgiveness, even on off center strikes, whilst the PTx LST driver is suited to golfers with faster swing speeds, requiring less spin and a more penetrating ball flight.

Turtleson Releases 125th U.S. Open Gear

As we look ahead to the third major of the year Turtleson has officially announced their licensed 125th U.S. Open collection.

The collection includes polos, pullovers, quarter-zips, and hoodies and brings the luxurious Turtleson performance to one of the most iconic courses in U.S. Open history.