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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 withdraws from U.S. Open after 10 holes due to injury

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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.
— ESPN Golfby Mark Schlabach