McIlroy's Meltdown, Scheffler's Stumble and Spaun's Surge: Oakmont Turns Giants into Ghosts

The 2025 U.S. Open began with high hopes but ended in chaos for many of golf's biggest stars, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. As they faltered at Oakmont's notorious layout, unheralded JJ Spaun seized the lead with a bogey-free 66, showing that composure and precision are key to conquering golf's toughest test.