2025 U.S. Open Round 3 Tee Times: Saturday Pairings Set for Drama at Oakmont

Saturday's Showdown: Leaders, Stars, and a Packed Schedule

The U.S. Open never feels like it’s in cruise control, especially at a place as unforgiving as Oakmont. Heading into the third round on Saturday, the leaderboard is tight, the pairings are electric, and the energy is building for a dramatic moving day.

Sam Burns, steady all week and sitting at three-under, holds the solo lead heading into moving day. J.J. Spaun, just one shot back at minus-two, will join him in the final group. They'll tee it up at 3:35 PM ET, long after early risers have already started chasing red numbers on Oakmont's famously slick greens and brutal bunkers.

If you want fireworks, you don’t have to wait for the closing groups. The 2025 U.S. Open third round has golf’s biggest names packed into the afternoon tee sheet, and these pairings could shake up the weekend.

• At 1:02 PM ET, Cameron Young and the relentless Scottie Scheffler get things underway. Scheffler has a knack for rumbling up leaderboards and’ll want to make a charge early.
• Collin Morikawa, one of the steeliest iron players, pairs with Denny McCarthy at 1:18 PM. Morikawa’s calm under pressure is tailor-made for Oakmont. If he gets hot, watch out.
• Jon Rahm and Nick Taylor, teeing off at 1:29 PM, bring a blend of firepower and grit. Rahm, always intense, has been known to flip a tournament on its head in a matter of holes.
• Brooks Koepka and Si Woo Kim, set for 2:51 PM, bring major-winning experience and a fearlessness that usually shines brightest on Saturdays. Koepka especially loves the big stage.
• Viktor Hovland and Adam Scott, last week’s winner and a seasoned veteran, tee off at 3:24 PM, right before the leaders.

But the excitement doesn’t end there. At 12:07 PM, Sungjae Im and Jordan Spieth are scheduled to play. Spieth’s knack for the dramatic needs no introduction; if he’s within shouting distance, he’s a threat. Keegan Bradley, always steady, goes out with Sam Stevens at 1:40 PM. Tyrrell Hatton—never shy about showing his emotions—teams up with Christiaan Bezuidenhout at 2:13 PM. Then, at 3:13 PM, Victor Perez and Ben Griffin get their chance ahead of the marquee groups.

Earlier in the day, the rhythm of the tournament will be set by players like Taylor Pendrith and Trevor Cone (12:29 PM), Daniel Berger and Jhonattan Vegas (12:51 PM), and Adam Schenk alongside Max Greyserman (2:24 PM). Each could play the spoiler or surge into contention with a low round.

What to Watch: Risks, Rewards, and Oakmont's Challenge

Oakmont is famous for making the world’s best look ordinary, and no one will be safe from a big number with the course playing fast. A single misstep here means a lost shot, maybe a blown lead. With leaders teeing late in the day, those playing ahead could post a number and watch as the drama unfolds behind them.

Fans can expect wild swings on the leaderboard, breathtaking recoveries from deep rough and slick putting surfaces that test every ounce of nerve. Burning questions remain: Can Sam Burns hang onto his lead as the shadows get longer? Will a big name below the fold—like Scheffler, Rahm, or Koepka—catch fire and charge up the board?

By Saturday evening, Oakmont’s storylines will be much clearer, but Saturday morning, anything feels possible at the U.S. Open. Grab your coffee, get comfortable, and get ready for a day where every shot matters and no lead is safe.