The 2025 U.S. Open is less than a day away from the start of the first round, and the anticipation is building. The world’s top golfers are preparing to compete for the prestigious title at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, and this year they are joined by 17-year-old Mason Howell.
Howell qualified for the tournament by posting an impressive 18-under par during a local qualifying event at Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, a highly competitive event that is part of a series of qualifying opportunities held nationwide. As a high school junior (graduating in 2026), Howell is now the youngest golfer in the 156-player field. He will tee off on the 10th hole alongside Chris Gotterup and Joakim Lagergren.
If Howell manages to make the cut after the second round, he will join an elite group of only three golfers who have ever achieved this feat at this age, making him the third youngest to do so. He would be the first since Michael Thorbjornsen, who was 17 years and 8 months old when he made the cut in 2019.
Who is Mason Howell?
Mason Howell, a 17-year-old from Thomasville, Georgia, is considered one of golf’s rising stars. He is currently heading into his senior year at Brookwood High School and is set to graduate in 2026. Mason has committed to furthering his golf career at the University of Georgia.
The 2025 U.S. Open will be Howell’s first major event in which he participates.
Mason Howell’s tee time
Mason Howell will tee off at the 10th hole on Thursday, June 12, at 8:46 a.m. ET, with Chris Gotterup and Joakim Lagergren.
How to watch the 2025 U.S. Open
The entire 2025 U.S. Open, spanning all four rounds, will be aired across NBC and USA Network. Below is a guide on how to watch each round.
All times Eastern.
First round: Thursday, June 12
7 a.m.-5 p.m. on USA Network, Fubo
5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Peacock
Second round: Friday, June 13
6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Peacock
1-7 p.m. on NBC, Fubo
7-8 p.m. on Peacock
Third round: Saturday, June 14
10 a.m.-12 p.m. on USA Network, Fubo
12-8 p.m. on NBC, Fubo
Final Round: Sunday, June 15
9 a.m.-12 p.m. on USA Network, Fubo
12-7 p.m. on NBC, Peacock, Fubo