Torrential Rain Halts U.S. Open Final Round, Transforming Greens into Swimming Pools, Evoking Biblical Downpours
Unpredictable Drama at the U.S. Open
Nature unleashed her fury on Oakmont Country Club's final round at the 2025 U.S. Open, forcing a pause in play. Despite the historic venue's previous dodges of stormy weather earlier in the week, the Two-Oh-Five edition of the championship proved to be no exception.
As the leaders were about to tee off for the final 18 holes, the skies opened up, dumping a torrential downpour that transformed the course into a watery battleground[1]. This forced the organizers to temporarily halt the major championship, as the horn blared at 4:01 p.m. ET, with the final group standing on the eighth tee box[5].
The Torrential deluge at Oakmont: A Mini-Monsoon
According to NBC broadcast reports and ground-level posts from spectators at Oakmont, the sudden surge of rainwater was a sight to behold. Clips shared on the broadcast highlighted a number of greens drowning in water, turning them into unplayable terrains[5].
As of this text's publishing, the U.S. Open has yet to confirm when play could resume on Sunday evening.
The Shocking Incident: Wyndham Clark's Reported Locker Incident
As the storm paused the tournament, golfer Sam Burns held a one-shot lead over Adam Scott at 2-under, having played seven holes. Viktor Hovland and Tyrrell Hatton trailed behind Burns, three shots off the pace as they made their way to the ninth hole[5].
Meanwhile, Wyndham Clark found himself in hot water, allegedly involved in a destructive incident involving lockers at Oakmont after missing the cut for the U.S. Open. The details regarding this incident are still emerging. Stay tuned for more updates!
In the midst of the rain-soaked U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, reports suggest that the golf greens were flooded, becoming unplayable terrains due to the sudden surge of rainwater. Despite the torrential downpour, the leaders were still engaged in a tight race, with Sam Burns leading Adam Scott by a single shot.
