Jordan Spieth finished his first round at even par, tying for 11th and sitting just four shots behind leader J.J. Spaun. His round was a rollercoaster, featuring five birdies and five bogeys at Oakmont’s challenging layout.
J.J. Spaun led with a bogey-free 66, matching the lowest opening round ever at Oakmont. His strong putting performance, including five key par saves, helped him quietly climb atop the leaderboard on golf’s toughest stage.
Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, had an uncharacteristic outing with five bogeys and a 3-over 73. He struggled early after landing in the Church Pew bunkers, setting the tone for a frustrating round at the major.
Oakmont delivered its trademark difficulty, with only ten players breaking par. The thick rough and slick greens tested everyone — from Rory McIlroy’s tough recovery to Koepka’s surprising resurgence and Spaun’s near-flawless execution.
