Jason Day withdraws from US Open due to back pain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Jason Day pulled out of the US Open on June 18, 2026, at Shinnecock due to persistent back problems. The 38-year-old Australian struggled during his round, shooting a 7-over 42 on the back nine before leaving the course in a golf cart after making a triple bogey on No. 1. Day had shown some promise earlier in the season with a tie for second at the American Express and a 12th place finish at the Masters but has faced difficulties since. His history includes multiple second-place finishes in majors, including the U.S. Open.
- •Jason Day withdrew from the US Open due to back issues.
- •He shot 7-over 42 before leaving the course.
- •Day had a strong start to the season with a tie for second at the American Express.
- •He finished 12th at the Masters earlier this year.
- •This marks another setback in his pursuit of a major championship.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Day pulls out of US Open with back problems
"Opening on the back nine, he shot 7-over 42 and after making a triple bogey on No. 1, he climbed into a golf cart and left the course. Day opened the season with a tie for second at the American Express and finished 12th at the Masters, but has struggled since.
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