Bryson DeChambeau enters the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont as the reigning champion and the leading LIV Golf contender. He won the title in 2024 at Pinehurst by one stroke over Rory McIlroy and aims to become the first player to successfully defend the U.S. Open since Brooks Koepka did so in 2017 and 2018.
DeChambeau Hoping To Make U.S. Open History
DeChambeau will be hoping to make history at this year’s U.S. Open. The 31-year-old, who leads 14 LIV Golf’s players into the tournament, tees off at 7:29 a.m. ET on June 12 alongside Xander Schauffele and José Luis Ballester Barrio. That early start could give the American a clear shot at defending his title.
The 2025 U.S. Open takes place this week at storied Oakmont Country Club. Bryson DeChambeau is the defending champion after his thrilling victory at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2024.
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DeChambeau is the only LIV player to have won the U.S. Open twice. He has also finished in the top six five times in six events since Pinehurst, including a T-5 at the Masters and a T-2 at the PGA Championship. He has seven top-10 finishes in his last 12 majors.
DeChambeau, 14 LIV Golf Players Chase Glory at U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau
DeChambeau won the U.S. Open in both 2020 and 2024. The 31-year-old drives long and putts well under pressure and enters Oakmont riding a strong wave of top finishes. DeChambeau will be confident of his chances of defending the title.
Jon Rahm
Joh Rahm won the U.S. Open in 2021 at Torrey Pines. Rahm has made every LIV event’s top 10 this season.
Joaquin Niemann
Joaquin Niemann leads the LIV standings with four wins in 2025. He secured a T-8 at the PGA Championship.
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Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson won the U.S. Open in 2016. He has played 64 majors and earned two major titles. His recent form includes a top‑10 at LIV Virginia.
Brooks Koepka
Brooks Koepka won back‑to‑back U.S. Open titles in 2017 and 2018. He remains a major force and will be hopeful of adding a third US Open title to his major wins.
Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson will be keen to win his first U.S. Open to complete the career grand slam. Mickelson is making his 128th start in a major, with six victories. He won the PGA Championship in 2021
Tyrrell Hatton
Tyrell Hatton earned entry into this year’s U.S. Open via top‑60 world ranking. He notched his best U.S. Open finish with T-6 in 2018. He arrives in steady form after a strong LIV season.
Richard Bland
Richard Bland won the 2024 U.S. Senior Open to earn exemption for the 2025 US Open. He enters his 11th major at age 52. He remains competitive with solid recent results.
Josele Ballester
Josele Ballester won the 2024 U.S. Amateur to earn a place in the 2025 US Open. He will be hoping to make history as he gets set for his US. Open debut after he turned pro just last week.
Marc Leishman
Marc Leishman battled through qualifiers in Maryland. He recorded a T-18 finish at Oakmont from 2016 and won the LIV Miami event this year.
Jinichiro Kozuma
Jinichiro Kozuma advanced through final qualifying in Japan and returns to majors for the first time since 2022. He has shown solid form after returning from injury and is making his third career major start, and his first since 2022.
Carlos Ortiz
Carlos Ortiz earned his U.S. Open ticket via the Dallas qualifier. He has played in 10 majors with a best finish of T52.
Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith qualified after winning the 2022 Open Championship. He recorded a T-4 finish at Oakmont in 2016.
Patrick Reed
Patrick Reed will be making his 44th career major start at this year’s U.S. Open. The 34-year-old has one win and 8 top-10 finishes and earned exemption through top 60 position in the World rankings.
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