DeChambeau, Mickelson Miss Cut at U.S. Open
The U.S. Open at Oakmont witnessed a stunning turn of events as several prominent golfers failed to make the cut. This included a former champion and other big names, adding drama to the tournament.
Defending Champion’s Early Exit
The defending champion, Bryson DeChambeau, will not be playing during the weekend rounds. After a second-round score of 77, he finished at 10 over par. This outcome marks the first time since Gary Woodland in 2020 that a defending champion has missed the cut.
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LIV Golf’s Struggles
Several players from the LIV Golf league also underperformed. Joaquin Niemann, the most successful LIV golfer this season with four wins, also missed the cut. Dustin Johnson, who won the U.S. Open at Oakmont in 2016, mirrored this outcome, finishing at 10 over par as well.
“Phil Mickelson may have played his last U.S. Open round Friday.”
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It’s estimated that the average professional golfer now earns over $5 million annually (PGA Tour Stats).
Other Notables Miss the Cut
Phil Mickelson, in the last year of his exemption from his 2021 PGA Championship win, also missed the cut. He was at 8 over, concluding his round with double bogeys. He played with fellow former British Open champion and LIV golfer, Cam Smith, who also missed the cut.
However, six LIV golfers did make the cut, including Brooks Koepka, Tyrrell Hatton, Carlos Ortiz, Jon Rahm, Marc Leishman and Patrick Reed. Justin Thomas continues to struggle in majors since his 2022 PGA Championship win, resulting in his seventh missed cut in his last 13 major starts.
With many favorites out, the competition is open for the remaining players. The absence of high-profile golfers adds an unpredictable element to the tournament’s outcome.
