Keith Mitchell makes history with four even-par rounds at U.S. Open

ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Keith Mitchell makes history with four even-par rounds at U.S. Open

Summary

Keith Mitchell finished tied for fourth at the 2026 U.S. Open in Shinnecock Hills after shooting four rounds of even-par 70. Despite an opening nine of 42, he rebounded with a strong finish, becoming the first player to achieve even-par scores in all four rounds of this tournament's history. His performance marks a significant personal achievement, improving on his previous best finish in a major. Mitchell also improved his world ranking, further qualifying for next year's event at Pebble Beach.

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By the Numbers

•Mitchell overcame a first-round 42 to finish at 280.
•He became the first player to record four even-par rounds at the U.S. Open.
•Mitchell's performance included two birdies and two bogeys in the final round.
•He qualified for the next U.S. Open with this year's result.
•This marks Mitchell's best finish in a major championship.

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1:09 AMESPN Golf — Par for the course: More Open history for Mitchell...
12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Keith Mitchell goes from wild start to first player with 4 straight even-par rounds at a US Open
11:31 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Keith Mitchell's wild week ends with an extraordinary tournament record

What they're saying

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Keith Mitchell shot his fourth straight 70 on Sunday, becoming the first player in U.S. Open history to have four rounds of even par as he tied for fourth.
— ESPN Golf

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After overcoming a 42 in his opening nine of the week, Keith Mitchell became the first player ever to shoot four even-par rounds in the U.S. Open
— Yahoo Sports