Justin Thomas Shares Honest Thoughts on Oakmont Country Club During U.S. Open's Final Round
Justin Thomas Shares Honest Thoughts on Oakmont Country Club During U.S. Open's Final Round originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The PGA Tour continued its Major Circuit this weekend at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh with five golfers tied atop the leaderboard heading into the final stretch of the tournament.
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The leaders included J.J. Spaun, Adam Scott, Sam Burns, Tyrell Hatton and Carlos Ortiz, all deadlocked at one stroke above par each heading toward the tournament's conclusion.
PGA golf professionals and commentators began sharing their thoughts on the spectacle that unfolded at the club as many pros began struggling with their shots down the stretch.
One of them was Justin Thomas, who surprised many fans when he missed the cut leading into the Open's final two days.
Thomas took to X on Sunday to share his thoughts on the situation, and they were focused on the difficulties he saw among his peers.
Justin Thomas putts during the U.S. Open on June 13, 2025. © Sally Maxson / For The Beaver County Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
"Man...This course looking a little questionable to play right now," Thomas said on X as he continued to watch the action at Oakmont.
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Over 260,000 people read his comments as many of them began to chime in.
Thomas was asked how much more difficult the course is to play with all of the rain involved, to which he offered a response.
"It's not a difficulty thing as much as it is unplayable," Thomas said.
"No place in the fairways to find a dry spot, and you're not going to drop in the rough.
"Nobody should be hitting out of a puddle," he added.
"They all play the same course. Let's just play," another fan said.
"I gotta say though, this is FUN to watch," another fan added.
Related: Rory McIlroy Makes Personal Admission After Disappointing and Uninspiring U.S. Open
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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