Jon Rahm reflects on missing the cut at the US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Jon Rahm expressed disappointment after missing the cut at the US Open, finishing his second round six over par with a score of 78. After a promising start at Shinnecock Hills, Rahm faltered from the 12th to the 16th hole, recording multiple bogeys and a double bogey. He indicated that the outcome was especially painful as he felt his play was better than his final score suggested. Rahm noted issues with putting, stating that several good attempts did not find the hole, and emphasized the challenging conditions at the course that are not conveyed adequately on television.
- •Rahm was two-under par two-thirds into the second round.
- •He encountered a collapse with four consecutive bogeys and a double bogey.
- •His final score of 78 marked the worst round of his major career.
- •Rahm believes he played better than his score indicated.
- •He cited good putting attempts that failed to drop as a key reason for missing the cut.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Many golf fans claim Jon Rahm should have been punished after incident on day two at the US Open
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Upset Jon Rahm speaks for the first time after missing the cut at the US Open, ‘that’s what hurts the most’
"Jon Rahm endured another major championship to forget after missing the cut at the US Open. Entering the tournament leading the LIV Golf individual standings and as a former champion, he was considered among the favorites to lift the trophy.
"Two-thirds of the way through Jon Rahm’s second round at the US Open, it looked like he’d finally turned the corner. The two-time major winner was two-under par, in the mix for the win, and going along nicely at Shinnecock Hills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:30 PMMany golf fans claim Jon Rahm should have been punished after incident on day two at the US Open
Jon Rahm endured another major championship to forget after missing the cut at the US Open. Entering the tournament leading the LIV Golf individual standings and as a former champion, he was considered among the favorites to lift the trophy.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:00 PMUpset Jon Rahm speaks for the first time after missing the cut at the US Open, ‘that’s what hurts the most’
Two-thirds of the way through Jon Rahm’s second round at the US Open, it looked like he’d finally turned the corner. The two-time major winner was two-under par, in the mix for the win, and going along nicely at Shinnecock Hills.
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