From an overhead view, the sight is somewhat jarring. The Pennsylvania Turnpike essentially cuts Oakmont's golf course in half.

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.

USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After the Penguins played the Bruins back in April, Sidney Crosby was able to catch the end of the Masters Tournament, watching Rory McIlroy complete golf’s Grand Slam in a sudden-death playoff.

The 125th U.S. Open is taking place this week outside of Pittsburgh at Oakmont Country Club, and after a dry, hot start, shower and storm chances will increase for the weekend. Oakmont Country Club is hosting the tournament for a record 10th time this year, with the last one in 2016 when Dustin Johnson won.

Utah's Tony Finau, Zac Blair and Preston Summerhays combined to shoot 18 over par Thursday in first round of 125th U.S. Open

If you’re walking around the Oakmont Country Club golf course this week during the U.S. Open tournament, or watching it on Channel 11, you might catch a glimpse of fans around the course wearing a little blue earphone.

Mike Whan made it clear that despite resistance from the PGA Tour and equipment manufacturers, the governing body is moving forward.

U.S. Open, Sports Illustrated’s video team stepped inside the walls of Oakmont Country Club, soaking up the history, legends and iconic moments.