Jason Day withdraws from U.S. Open after 10 holes due to injury
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Jason Day withdrew from the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after completing 10 holes, citing a back injury. He was 7-over par after making seven bogeys in his first nine holes. Cameras captured Day visibly uncomfortable before he left the course in a golf cart. This withdrawal marks his 14th U.S. Open appearance, having previously achieved five top-10 finishes early in his career.
- •Jason Day was +7 after 10 holes when he withdrew.
- •He has a history of back injuries affecting his performance.
- •Day has five career top-10 finishes in U.S. Open events.
- •This was his 14th appearance at the U.S. Open tournament.
- •Day entered the week ranked No. 47 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
- 11:52 PMESPN Golf — Day carted off course, exits Open with back injury...
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open: Jason Day withdraws with back injury
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Day Withdraws from the U.S. Open After Playing 10 Holes
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Jason Day suffers injury, withdraws after 10 holes
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Day withdraws from 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock. Here's why
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Day withdraws from U.S. Open during first round
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Day (back) withdraws midway through opening round
"Jason Day withdrew from Thursday's opening round of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club with a back injury. He was 7 over after 10 holes when he stopped.
"Jason Day withdrew from the U.S. Open after 10 holes citing a back injury marking his 12th career tournament exit.
"After just 10 holes of his opening round, Jason Day withdrew from the U.S. Open with a back injury.
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External links- ESPN GolfJun 18, 2026, 11:52 PMDay carted off course, exits Open with back injury...
Jason Day withdrew from Thursday's opening round of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club with a back injury. He was 7 over after 10 holes when he stopped.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:48 PMU.S. Open: Jason Day withdraws with back injury
Jason Day was 7-over through 10 holes when he was carted off the course at Shinnecock Hills.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:46 PMJason Day Withdraws from the U.S. Open After Playing 10 Holes
After just 10 holes of his opening round, Jason Day withdrew from the U.S. Open with a back injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:44 PMU.S. Open 2026: Jason Day suffers injury, withdraws after 10 holes
Jason Day withdrew midway through the opening round at the U.S. Open due to injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:44 PMJason Day withdraws from 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock. Here's why
Jason Day withdrew from the U.S. Open after 10 holes citing a back injury marking his 12th career tournament exit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:35 PMJason Day withdraws from U.S. Open during first round
Jason Day pulled out of the U.S. Open with a back injury.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:32 PMJason Day (back) withdraws midway through opening round
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. – Jason Day withdrew midway through the opening round because of a back injury.
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