Dustin Johnson struggles during second round at U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Dustin Johnson started strong at the U.S. Open, finishing his first round at 4 under par. However, his second round at Shinnecock quickly deteriorated, highlighted by a double bogey at the 11th and a quadruple-bogey at the 15th. As the round progressed, Johnson went from being tied for second to potentially facing the cut. He needs to finish strongly to qualify for the weekend rounds after posting a birdie at the 16th.
- •Johnson was 4 under after his first round and maintained that through 10 holes in his second round.
- •He made a double bogey at the par-3 11th and back-to-back bogeys at 12 and 13.
- •A quadruple-bogey eight at the 15th drastically affected his standing.
- •Data Golf projects the cut will be at 4 under, putting Johnson on cut watch.
- •He needs to complete his second round successfully to qualify for the weekend.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dustin Johnson Just Hit the Eject Button at the U.S. Open
"Dustin Johnson looked like he could win the U.S. Open, but things started to move very quickly at Shinnecock.
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