The U.S. Open is upon us as the 125th edition returns to Oakmont Country Club just outside of Pittsburgh for a record 10th time.
U.S. Opens are synonymous with lightning-fast greens and high scores but thick (and penal) rough might be the biggest staple of America’s national open.
I had a few questions about how these players handle it.
What’s the preparation like? What is the right attitude to take?
And, above all else, how do you hit out of the rough? Is there one tactic you should take?
If you’re like me, you’ve probably never given much thought to the socks you wear during the day-to-day grind of life, let alone on the golf course. I’ve been wearing PUMA socks from Costco for years and they’ve always gotten the job done – until now. Squid Socks is ready to change the game when it comes to performance socks for golfers and they aren’t messing around.
Let me tell you why Squid Socks are arguably the most comfortable pair of socks you’ll put on your feet.
I got to spend some time chatting with Gabe and Jessica Miller, the founders of Squid Socks, when beginning my initial review of the product. Their story started on a honeymoon trip, of all places, when a conversation with a cousin about their baby’s socks constantly slipping down and falling off sparked an idea. Through some thorough and extensive research, Gabe and Jessica found that there really wasn’t a good solution to baby sock slippage in the industry. This inspired them to start on an entrepreneurial journey that led to Squid Socks. Years later, a new idea was sparked by comments and feedback from a friend who disliked how their socks always rolled down off their heels while golfing.
Squid Socks then introduced an adult sock line. My personal opinion? I don’t plan on going back to a different sock anytime soon.
Nothing about these socks is basic from their material construction to their fit and function. The material is predominantly viscose bamboo. This allows for excellent ventilation and moisture-wicking. These socks pull moisture away from my feet and keep them cool better than any performance sock I’ve worn in the past. My G/FORE Gallivan2r golf shoes are not breathable but my feet truly do not feel hot with these socks on.
I have a pretty easy time scoping out a great golfer. It’s not just the swing; it’s the little things they do before, during and after every shot that make them different. They’re intentional, adaptable, in control. These habits of the great players aren’t reserved for world-class players. With the right focus, you can start building them into your own game. Here are five habits that separate great golfers from the rest of us.
At the moment of impact, nothing matters more than controlling the clubface. If the face is open, the ball is going right. If it’s closed, it will go left. Great players don’t need to overhaul their swing to shape shots; they rely on their awareness and feel of the clubface.
Great players can work the ball left or right by adjusting the face angle or the path. Sam Snead once said, “When I want a draw, I just think draw. When I want a fade, I just think fade.”
If you’re not practicing this, start now. On the range, set up to a ball and try to hit one that curves right. Then try to curve one left. What are you changing? Can you do it just by manipulating the face? This kind of intentional practice builds the awareness that makes shotmaking possible.
You’ve got a 40-yard pitch shot into the green and you pull your sand wedge. Sound familiar?
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Thursday's opening round unleashed a number of surprises. What's in store for Round 2? Here are 5 things to know for Friday at Oakmont.
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What is the Rule of Thirds? A gear principle that shows why off-the-rack gear often fails, and how custom fitting finds what works for you.
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Kris McCormack gives us an inside look at Cobra’s 3D printed Limit3D putters, including a full fitting experience at Cobra HQ.
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How to watch the 2025 U.S. Open on Friday at Oakmont, including full U.S. Open TV coverage and streaming details for Round 2.
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Is Brooks Koepka now the favorite? Will Oakmont just keep getting harder? We break down what the first round means for the rest of the U.S. Open.
The PGA Tour is expected to name longtime NFL executive Brian Rolapp as its first CEO, ending a months-long search for a new executive.
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Remember that confident, brash, world-beating Brooks Koepka who won five major titles? He might have just arrived at the 2025 U.S. Open.
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Mi Hyang Lee of South Korea played a six-hole stretch in 6 under and shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic.
GOLF.com's writers and editors break down the biggest surprises from the opening round of the 2025 U.S. Open.
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Oakmont showed its teeth during Round 1 of the U.S. Open and we got a handful of "the pros are just like us" moments.
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The PGA Tour is hiring NFL executive vice president Brian Rolapp as its CEO, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham on Thursday.
J.J. Spaun shot a first-round 66 at the U.S. Open in his first competitive round at Oakmont Country Club.
Patrick Reed made only the fourth double eagle since the U.S. Open started keeping records some four decades ago.
Rory McIlroy opened the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont with an up-and-down four-over 74. Afterward, he declined to talk about it.
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Bryson DeChambeau's 2025 U.S. Open got off to a rocky start, but it was almost much worse as he nearly suffered from a bizarre rules gaffe.
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Big names Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau saw what Oakmont can do to even the best golfers.
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