Michael Kim shares hilarious reaction to harsh green speeds expected at Oakmont for US Open 2025

On June 12, Michael Kim will tee off at Oakmont Country Club for the U.S. Open, the third major tournament of the year. Ahead of the tournament, a golf reporter shared the levels of green speeds expected at Oakmont, and Kim hilariously reacted to it.

In 2013, Kim qualified for the US Open and finished T17. That same year, he turned pro, and five years later, landed his first and only PGA Tour victory in the 2018 John Deere Classic. He has made 17 PGA Tour starts this year, and his best result so far was a T2 finish at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open.

On Thursday, June 5, Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis shared a tweet that read:

“According to the @USGA, the green speeds for the @usopengolf at Oakmont will be between 14’5” and 14’9” on the stimpmeter. The primary rough is dense and uninformed at five inches.”

Michael Kim then hilariously reacted to the tweet with a GIF that implied he was sarcastically enthusiastic about the conditions. Take a look at it here:

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Michael Kim is not the only player who has reacted to the conditions at Oakmont ahead of the tournament. LIV Golfer Bryson DeChambeau was practicing his shots at Oakmont when his ball found the rough. When he found his ball, it was buried deep inside the rough, and he was surprised at how thick it was. In the video, he was heard saying:

“Oh my gosh. That is cooked beyond belief. That’s more than half-baked there, oh my gosh… And that’s what Oakmont does to you. That’s some thick rough.”

Take a look:

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The 2025 US Open will feature a field of 156 players competing for the title. Last year, Bryson DeChambeau claimed the victory with a 6-under 274, beating Rory McIlroy by one stroke.

Michael Kim pens down honest thoughts from the 2025 Memorial Tournament after a poor finish

Michael Kim’s 17th PGA Tour start of the year was at the 2025 Memorial Tournament. Although he made the cut in the tournament, he had a poor showing and finished at T44.

Afterwards, Michael Kim shared his honest thoughts about the competition on X, just like he does for other tournaments. He admitted that the course at Muirfield Village was tough, and he struggled even more because his driver wasn’t working.

“This golf course is just really tough when you’re not playing from the fairway. Tough week not to have my driver working. I also got some of the worst lies I’ve ever had this week. Once you’re out of position here, it’s basically a chip out.”

Kim finished with an 8-over 296, tied with Justin Rose, Nick Dunlap, and two other golfers for 44th position. In first place, Scottie Scheffler scored 10-under 278, four strokes ahead of Ben Griffin, the runner-up.

About the author

Sarah Rishama Madaki is a dedicated Golf Writer at Sportskeeda with a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the world of sports journalism. With five years of professional experience as a content writer and strategist, she has worked with global brands across diverse industries, including stints at Soot Africa, TWU, Ink Different Hub, and Attrock.

A devoted fan of golf, Sarah stays updated on the sport through platforms like ESPN, SS Golf, and esteemed publications such as Golf Digest and Golf.com. She combines her knowledge of the game with an ability to understand audience preferences, crafting stories that resonate deeply with readers.

Sarah credits Tiger Woods as her inspiration for entering the world of golf. His resilience, innovative contributions to the game, and achievements motivate her to push boundaries in her career.

Beyond golf, Sarah is an avid NFL enthusiast cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, a fiction novel lover, and a budding gardener. She aspires to one day cover historic events like The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, bringing fans closer to the heart of the action.

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