Jordan Spieth experienced a challenging moment during the opening round of the 2025 US Open, when a brutal lip-out occurred near the end of his round. The American golfer started the tournament with a balanced performance, ending at even par after 18 holes, a result heavily influenced by that crucial missed putt on the ninth hole.
Spieth’s round included a mixed front nine of three bogeys and three birdies, followed by two birdies and two bogeys on the back nine. Unfortunately, his chance to secure par on the final hole slipped away with the lip-out, leaving him with a bogey and an overall even-par score for the day.
Reflecting on the lip-out, Spieth expressed his frustration plainly:
“That’s not cool!”
—Jordan Spieth, Golfer
Context: Tough Conditions Mark Opening Round of 2025 US Open
The first round of the 2025 US Open proved to be one of the firm’s tests in recent years, as evidenced by the modest scoring leaderboard. J.J. Spaun led the field with a remarkable 4-under score, shooting a 66. Thriston Lawrence followed closely, securing solo second place with a 3-under total.
Rory McIlroy struggled significantly to find consistency, finishing in a tie for 62nd place at 4-over par. Similarly, Justin Thomas recorded a challenging 6-over score. Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth’s even-par finish positioned him tied for 11th, showcasing resilience despite the setback.
Detailed Leaderboard Overview Featuring Jordan Spieth and Key Competitors
The leaderboard after round one highlights the leading competitors and their scores, including Spieth’s competitive placement among top contenders. Below are the top 50 standings showcasing performances from notable golfers:
- 1 – J.J. Spaun (-4)
- 2 – Thriston Lawrence (-3)
- T3 – Si Woo Kim (-2)
- T3 – Brooks Koepka (-2)
- T3 – Sungjae Im (-2)
- T6 – Ben Griffin (-1)
- T6 – Thomas Detry (-1)
- T6 – Jon Rahm (-1)
- T6 – Rasmus Neergard (-1)
- T6 – James Nicholas (-1)
- T11 – Adam Scott (E)
- T11 – Robert MacIntyre (E)
- T11 – Russell Henley (E)
- T11 – Denny McCarthy (E)
- T11 – Jordan Spieth (E)
- T11 – Collin Morikawa (E)
- T11 – Cameron Young (E)
- T11 – Bud Cauley (E)
- T11 – Ryan McCormick (E)
- T20 – Kevin Velo (+1)
- T20 – Brian Harman (+1)
- T20 – Lanto Griffin (+1)
- T20 – Sam Stevens (+1)
- T20 – Emiliano Grillo (+1)
- T20 – Victor Perez (+1)
- T20 – Adam Schenk (+1)
- T20 – Viktor Hovland (+1)
- T20 – Matthieu Pavon (+1)
- T20 – Marc Leishman (+1)
- T20 – Rasmus Hojgaard (+1)
- T20 – Carlos Ortiz (+1)
- T20 – Trevor Cone (+1)
- T33 – Jordan Smith (+2)
- T33 – Tom Kim (+2)
- T33 – Taylor Pendrith (+2)
- T33 – Ludvig Aberg (+2)
- T33 – Xander Schauffele (+2)
- T33 – Ryan Gerard (+2)
- T33 – Jackson Koivun (a) (+2)
- T33 – Ryan Fox (+2)
- T33 – Jacob Bridgeman (+2)
- T33 – Matt Wallace (+2)
- T33 – Christiaan Bezuidenhout (+2)
- T33 – Sam Burns (+2)
- T33 – Corey Conners (+2)
- T33 – Daniel Berger (+2)
- T33 – Aaron Rai (+2)
- T33 – Laurie Canter (+2)
- T49 – Jacques Keuyswijk (+3)
- T49 – Harris English (+3)
- T49 – Keegan Bradley (+3)
- T49 – Bryson DeChambeau (+3)
- T49 – Gary Woodland (+3)
- T49 – Nick Taylor (+3)
- T49 – Scottie Scheffler (+3)
- T49 – Tyrrell Hatton (+3)
- T49 – Patrick Reed (+3)
- T49 – Mackenzie Hughes (+3)
- T49 – Chris Kirk (+3)
- T49 – Stephan Jaeger (+3)
- T49 – Justin Hastings (a) (+3)
What Spieth’s Showing Suggests About His US Open Prospects
While Jordan Spieth’s lip-out dealt a setback late in round one, his overall even-par score keeps him in a strong position early in this demanding tournament. With the leaderboard tightly packed behind leaders like Spaun and Lawrence, Spieth remains in contention amid a field grappling with difficult course conditions.
His performance reveals resilience and potential for a strong comeback in subsequent rounds. As the 2025 US Open progresses, the focus will be on how Spieth and other contenders adjust to the course challenges to climb the leaderboard in pursuit of the major title.