At the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Rory McIlroy narrowly made the cut despite a challenging second round. He finished at six over par, securing his spot for the weekend by birdieing the 18th hole. However, his performance was marred by visible frustration, including throwing his club on the 12th hole and damaging a tee box on the 17th due to an unsatisfactory drive. Sky Sports commentators expressed their disapproval, describing him as not being himself. Fans also voiced concern over McIlroy’s conduct on social media, calling for potential penalties and labeling his actions as temper tantrums. Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, on the other hand, faced a disappointing early exit. He finished at ten over par after rounds of 73 and 77, failing to advance to the weekend. Other high-profile players, including Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson, also struggled significantly and missed the cut. The leaderboard was led by Sam Burns, who shot a remarkable 5-under 65 in the second round to reach 3-under for the tournament. He was joined under par by J.J. Spaun at 2-under and Viktor Hovland at 1-under. Oakmont’s
