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Keith Mitchell records historic 29 in U.S. Open first round

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:33 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Keith Mitchell records historic 29 in U.S. Open first round

Summary

Keith Mitchell produced a remarkable turnaround at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. After starting his round with a six-over-par 41 on the back nine, Mitchell finished with a six-under-par 29 on the front nine. This score tied the record for the lowest nine holes in U.S. Open history and made him the seventh player to achieve a 29. With an overall score of even-par 70, he is currently positioned in the top 15 as play continues in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Mitchell opened with a double bogey and four additional bogeys.
•He rallied with four birdies and an eagle on his second nine.
•His score of 29 ties Neal Lancaster's achievement from 1995.
•Mitchell’s first-round score places him two shots behind the clubhouse leader.
•He will tee off for round two alongside Patrick Rodgers and Graeme McDowell.

Latest Updates

12:37 AMYahoo Sports — Keith Mitchell goes from lows to highs in record-setting turnaround at US Open
10:38 PMESPN — Mitchell's seesaw round makes U.S. Open history
9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Six over to six under: Keith Mitchell makes history at Shinnecock with crazy even par round
8:33 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Keith Mitchell's wild scorecard that includes a record 9 holes is a must-see
8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Keith Mitchell makes US Open history with wild opening round

What they're saying

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Most astounding about Keith Mitchell was doing it in just over two hours. Mitchell set a U.S. Open record Thursday at Shinnecock Hills when he became the only player to post a score in the 40s on nine holes, and follow that with a score in the 20s on the next nine. It added to an even-par 70, and Mitchell still isn't sure what happened.
— Yahoo Sportsby DOUG FERGUSON

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Keith Mitchell struggled mightily on his first nine holes at Shinnecock Hills on Thursday before rebounding in record fashion over the back half of his round at the U.S. Open.
— ESPNby Mark Schlabach