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Mouw and Cowan navigate pressure during US Open qualifier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Mouw and Cowan navigate pressure during US Open qualifier

Summary

William Mouw and Ryder Cowan are among 43 players who qualified for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, competing after demanding sectional qualifiers. Mouw finished the second round with an even-par 70, recovering from a double-bogey on his 16th hole. Cowan, who held a share of the lead in the first round, posted a second-round 72. Their performances follow intense qualifying challenges, highlighting the pressure faced by players entering this prestigious tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Mouw finished with two rounds of even-par 70.
•Cowan shot a second round of 72 after a 68 in round one.
•Both players qualified through intense playoff rounds in their respective sections.
•Mouw aims to improve upon his debut after missing the cut in 2022.
•Qualifying events showcase the pressure players face leading to the tournament.

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6:10 PMYahoo Sports — For US Open qualifiers like Mouw and Cowan, the pressure starts long before Shinnecock Hills

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Tied for second at the U.S. Open at the time, he ended up with a double-bogey 7 that quickly dropped him out of the top 10. Mouw recovered nicely with pars on his final two holes Friday to finish with his second straight round of even-par 70, and said afterward players sometimes have to accept bad breaks and keep fighting. “I think it would have been obviously nice to not have to qualify, but it gives you an opportunity to compete and gain some momentum and confidence,” Mouw said.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRIAN MAHONEY

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