Legendary golfer Johnny Miller held up Bryson DeChambeau as an example of what not to do at Oakmont Country Club during the US Open.

The two-time major winner almost committed a massive rules gaffe Thursday as the 2025 U.S. Open got underway at Oakmont Country Club, when his shot out of the bunker on the par-5 fourth hole landed on a crosswalk and he opted to take free relief.

After struggles on an unforgiving course during Round 1 of the US Open, Bryson DeChambeau admitted that he wasn't at his best on Thursday.

Bryson DeChambeau Gets Candid About Decision That Nearly Led to Penalty at US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The consensus around this year's U.S Open at Oakmont Country Club is that the course is as difficult as any.

Bryson DeChambeau has been a fixture on leaderboards at major championships but had a less-than-ideal start to his U.S. Open title defense at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday where thick rough and slick greens took their toll.

OAKMONT, Pa. — Look, say what you will about Bryson DeChambeau, the man makes professional golf more interesting just by his existence. He pinballs his way through tournaments, often ending up on top of the leaderboard but always, always giving us something to discuss. He’s the finest content creator in the game, intentionally or not.

Even for the defending U.S. Open champion, the rough at Oakmont Country Club is causing havoc early in the national championship.