U.S. Open Championship Power Rankings

The playing of the 125th United States Open heads to Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Known for it’s difficult set up, this will be the 10th time it’s hosted the event with no winner who has ever shot lower than five under par over the course of four days. Patience will be tested this week with extremely fast greens, challenging bunkers, sloping fairways, and of course some of the deepest rough you will ever find.

Whoever wins this championship will need to be skilled around the greens, hit a high percentage of fairways, have the strength to advance the ball out of the rough if needed, and perhaps most importantly, keep their cool mentally.

5. Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa may not fit the mold of a bomber, but he brings elite consistency off the tee and one of the best iron games in the sport.

Closing out tournaments has been his Achilles’ heel lately, and the pressure to win again is beginning to build.

To capture his third major, he may need to do it in an unconventional way—perhaps by getting into the clubhouse early and posting a score that puts pressure on the field.

Either way, he’ll need to be at the very top of his game, because unlike others on this list, he doesn’t have the luxury of distance off the tee to fall back on.

4. Jon Rahm

Rahmbo got this first taste of real major contention in some time as he was tied for the lead on Sunday at Quail Hollow, but the back nine slipped away from him. Just as quickly as he entered the conversation, he exited it—with a string of untimely bogeys and doubles.

Now, he’ll be on a mission to get back in the mix, and the way he’s driving the ball suggests he can. In fact, you have to go all the way back to January 19th to find the last time Jon Rahm finished outside the top 15.

He still has something to prove if he wants to be mentioned again among the very best in the world—and that journey starts with chasing a second U.S. Open title this week.

3. Rory McIlroy

2025 started off as the year of Rory. He completed the career Grand Slam with his first green jacket, and followed it up with impressive wins at Pebble Beach and TPC Sawgrass. However, he enters the U.S. Open after a less-than-stellar performance (T-47) at the PGA Championship—particularly disappointing given it was at one of his favorite courses, Quail Hollow.

That said, I don’t think it’s time to panic. Rory remains the best driver of the golf ball in the world, and if you want to contend at Oakmont, your driver better be a weapon.

It’s understandable to have a bit of a letdown after achieving one of golf’s toughest milestones, but I believe Rory is ready to refocus and get himself back into contention.

2. Bryson DeChambeau

The reigning U.S. Open Champion is well-positioned to defend his title this week. He’s been in contention going into Sunday in both of the first two majors this year, and there’s no reason why he can’t do the same at Oakmont. His distance off the tee will give him shorter approaches into greens that are firm and fast. And if he does miss a fairway, he’s one of the few players in the field with the sheer strength to not only escape the rough, but still reach the green with authority.

I haven’t even touched on his short game yet. He’s gained strokes putting in his last five events, and gained strokes around the greens in his last four. Bryson is more than just a golfer—he’s a content creator. He recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to play Oakmont on his YouTube channel. The full video is a must-watch, showcasing some great prep work between Bryson and his caddie, Greg Bodine.

With two U.S. Open titles already under his belt, there’s no reason to doubt that he could add a third this week.

1. Scottie Scheffler

There’s no player with a more complete game right now than world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. At the U.S. Open, where making as many pars as possible is key, Scheffler excels more than anyone else. Leading the PGA Tour in key stats like SG: Tee-to-Green, SG: Approach, and SG: Total, it’s clear why he’s the best in the world. His putting, once seen as a weakness, has improved significantly—he’s now ranked 27th in SG: Putting.

Scheffler has proven time and again that he thrives on challenging courses, with wins at places like Muirfield Village, Augusta, Bay Hill, and Sawgrass. Add his recent victory at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow to the mix, and you have a player who is undeniably head and shoulders above the competition. I don’t see that changing this week at Oakmont.