At the US Open, golf’s toughest test starts with 2 (or 3) of its longest days — in some cases nearly 6 hours
- Posted on June 14, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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At the US Open, golf’s toughest test starts with 2 (or 3) of its longest days — in some cases nearly 6 hours

There’s no such thing as a quick 18 holes at the U.S. Open, particularly when it’s at Oakmont. Players needed 5½ hours or more to get through each of the opening two rounds.