Notable players, including DeChambeau and Mickelson, failing to qualify for US Open's second round.
Notable Golfers Exit U.S. Open at Oakmont Early
Yea, it was a tough day for some big names at the 2025 U.S. Open held at Oakmont Country Club. Let's talk about a few of 'em.
Bryson's Struggles ContinueDefending champ Bryson DeChambeau, who was looking to become the first repeat U.S. Open winner since 2018, ended his reign early. His second round of 77 left him 10 over for the tournament, narrowly missing the seven over cut line. Now that's some tough break, mate.
Phil Falls Short AgainPhil Mickelson, six-time U.S. Open runner-up, was hoping to snag that elusive win and complete the career Grand Slam. But it wasn't in the cards this year, as he finished eight over on the week. Talk about close, though - he missed the cut by just one stroke!
Top Contenders StruggleFour of the top 10 players in the world ranking missed the cut, including Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, and Sepp Straka. That's a big chunk of the competition knocked out early!
Other Notable ExitsThere were quite a few high-profile golfers that didn't make it to the weekend, like 2019 British Open winner Shane Lowry, US Open champions Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, and LIV Golf's Dustin Johnson.
Now, you might be wondering why these golfers didn't make it. Well, according to reports, DeChambeau struggled with three consecutive bogeys on his front nine, and despite his best efforts, couldn't recover. As for Mickelson, he had some late double bogeys that took him out of contention.
It's worth mentioning that Oakmont didn't host the 2023 U.S. Open. So, cheers for those who are still swinging, and let's see who takes home the trophy this year!
Despite the television hype surrounding his return to golf, Tiger Woods found himself struggling to keep up, ending his journey at Oakmont in the second round. His score of 76 left him 11 over for the tournament, even further from the cut line than his fellow notables.
In the world of sports, it seems golf isn't always a walk in the park, even for golf's greatest idols. Perhaps next year will bring better luck for these golfing legends.
