The final round of the 2025 US Open was halted due to severe weather conditions on Sunday night, with storms hitting Oakmont and battering the course with rain. Weather forecasts throughout the week leading up to the 125th US Open had predicted a possible suspension of play due to heavy rain. These predictions came true just as leader Sam Burns was preparing to tee off on the eighth hole, alongside championship contender Adam Scott.
As thunder echoed and dark clouds loomed over Oakmont Country Club with torrential rain, officials called for a pause in play at 4.01pm local time (9.01pm UK). Brooks Koepka, one of the betting favourites to win his third US Open title earlier in the tournament, didn’t waste any time completing his round as he saw the storm approaching.
The LIV Golf star was spotted dashing from the 17th green to the 18th tee, with playing partner Thomas Detry trailing behind. Although neither player was in contention to win, with scores of seven-over and six-over respectively, they certainly didn’t want to wait around for a restart over a single hole.
In a humorous moment, Koepka and Detry sprinted to the tee to start the 18th hole, ensuring they could relax during the suspension. Koepka managed a par, scoring a one-over 71 for the day, while Detry ended with a disappointing bogey, slipping to eight-over overall after a three-over final round.
The torrential rain marks the second weather interruption at Oakmont during the four-day tournament. The first halt came as players were concluding the second round on Friday evening, compelling 13 golfers – including then-contender Thriston Lawrence – to complete their rounds early on Saturday morning to establish the cut line.
The USGA has already confirmed that ticket refunds will be offered to spectators who chose not to endure the harsh weather conditions over any of the affected days. While rain usually allows players to continue, water started to accumulate on several greens and thunder indicated potential lightning, which is considered too hazardous to proceed.
In pursuit of his first major title, Burns was leading the S Open with 11 holes remaining, standing at two-under par. The American had yet to make a birdie through seven holes and was two-over for the day.
Meanwhile, 44-year-old crowd favourite Adam Scott – aiming to become the second-oldest winner in tournament history – was trailing by one shot. He was also two-over for the day. Tyrrell Hatton and Viktor Hovland were trailing Burns by three shots when the horn sounded.