Both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are in danger of missing the cut at the U.S. Open after their rough starts.

All three were between seven and eight shots behind the leader, and all were in danger of being cut Friday. The U.S. Open remains golf’s cruelest test.

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau opened the 2025 U.S. Open as many anticipated: on the first page of the leaderboard. Unfortunately, their success only lasted approximately nine holes each as they took advantage of great scoring opportunities early at Oakmont only to eject on their paths into the clubhouse to sign their first-round scorecards.