Dustin Johnson struggles during second round of U.S. Open 2026

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Dustin Johnson struggles during second round of U.S. Open 2026
Summary

Dustin Johnson finished his first round of the U.S. Open 2026 at Shinnecock Hills in second place, following a strong performance with several birdies. However, his second round began well before taking a turn for the worse, including a double bogey and a quad bogey at the 15th hole. Johnson's drop from a tie for second to a tie for 53rd came despite making a birdie on the 16th. His performance has sparked discussions about his current form and future in the sport.

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  • Johnson starts U.S. Open 2026 with five birdies in first round.
  • He briefly held second place on the leaderboard.
  • Struggled in second round, dropping to T-53 after quad bogey.
  • Needs to improve his game to remain competitive at Shinnecock.
  • Johnson's performance draws attention amid ongoing golf controversies.
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DJ made us remember him again on Friday, even if it didn't last very long. It was a good memory, a reminder of the small pleasures we've lost in the torrents of history that still sweep a divided sport through its most turbulent decade.

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