Dustin Johnson struggles during second round of U.S. Open 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: For a moment on Friday, we remembered Dustin Johnson
"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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