It was a strange week for McIlroy, who arrived at the PGA as the most celebrated player in golf after he completed the career Grand Slam.

U.S. Open gets underway on Thursday, June 12, when golf's greatest players will descend upon Oakmont Country Club. It's the third major championship of the PGA Tour season, and plenty of 2025 U.S. Open storylines are unfolding as we inch closer to one of golf's most historic tournaments.

Here's a look at some of the golfers to keep an eye on as the U.S. Open is played on what is considered one of the toughest courses in the majors.

Rory McIlroy’s driver became the story at last month’s PGA Championship and he is determined not to let that happen at this week’s U.S. Open. McIlroy’s driver was deemed non-conforming on the Tuesday before the year’s second major and he struggled to a tie for 47 th.

Rory McIlroy reflects on his U.S. Open practice round and what it will take to win the tournament.