Graeme McDowell reacts after several lockers at Oakmont appear to be damaged by US Open player

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The US Open has now reached its final round at Oakmont, which has really tested the entire field this week.

Just four players are under par heading into Sunday at the US Open, with Sam Burns top of the leaderboard on four-under.

Fans criticised Shane Lowry for throwing a microphone in frustration earlier in the week, with multiple instances of swearing having also been picked up on the broadcast.

Rory McIlroy even destroyed a tee box marker after an errant drive, as well as hurling a club as his frustrations boiled over at Oakmont.

Paul McGinley thinks McIlroy needs a break after witnessing his outbursts at the US Open, although he did manage to make the cut despite his clear frustrations.

Graeme McDowell reacts after Oakmont lockers appear to be damaged

And McIlroy’s compatriot Graeme McDowell has now reacted to further damage at the Pennsylvania course.

Northern Irishman McDowell, currently playing on LIV Golf, won his only major championship title at the 2010 US Open.

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He triumphed at Pebble Beach, but has now looked back to another of his US Open appearances after seeing apparent damage to several Oakmont lockers this week.

The iconic course also held the US Open in 2016, with McDowell now referencing the event on X, saying: “This is minimal regards what I’ve seen other players do.

“Players you would never expect. Oakmont will test any player’s mental fortitude. Seen it in person. Guess who? 2016.”

Apparent Oakmont locker damage a sad sight at the US Open

The player’s identity has not been confirmed, but it certainly is sad to see such a sight at any golf course, never mind Oakmont.

Frustrations are understandable, particularly at such a challenging course and with the margin for error so small, but it is no reason to damage a locker room.

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Golfing ability is key to triumphing at any major championship, but a strong mental approach also goes a very long way.

Many iconic figures have proven that over the years, with McDowell among that group after edging out the likes of Ernie Els, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at the 2010 US Open.