The 2025 U.S. Open returns to Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania for a record 10th time this week, as the best golfers in the world gather outside the Steel City to battle it out for the third major championship of the year.

The last time the U.S. Open was at Oakmont, Dustin Johnson won his first major title in 2016.

When does the U.S. Open start? Here's a look at the dates and schedule for the 2025 U.S. Open.

When does the 2025 U.S. Open begin?

The 125th U.S. Open begins Thursday, June 12 and concludes Sunday, June 15.

What is the U.S. Open schedule?

Monday, June 9: Practice round, players arrive

Tuesday, June 10: Practice round

Wednesday, June 11: Practice round

Thursday, June 12: First round

Friday, June 13: Second round

Saturday, June 14: Third round

Sunday, June 15: Final round, trophy ceremony

What is the format for the U.S. Open?

The national championship is a 72-hole, four-round, stroke-play tournament with 156 players in the field. Oakmont Country Club will measure 7,372 yards and will play as a par 70.

Who won the U.S. Open last year?

Bryson DeChambeau is the defending U.S. Open champion. He won his second major title at Pinehurst No. 2 in Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina, shooting 6-under 274, beating Rory McIlroy by one shot. DeChambeau also won it in 2020.

Where is the 2025 U.S. Open played?

The 2025 U.S. Open will be played at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh.

Where will the U.S. Open be played in the future?

Here is a look at all the future sites of the U.S. Open, starting with Shinnecock Hills in 2026.

When was the U.S. Open first played?

The U.S. Open was first held in 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Newport, Rhode Island. Horace Rawlins was the winner.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: When is the 2025 U.S. Open? Schedule, date, time and location

Reporting by Cameron Jourdan, Golfweek / Golfweek

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