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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 withdraws from US Open due to back pain

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Day pulls out of US Open with back problems

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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