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Jason Day Withdraws from U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Due to Back Injury
Jason Day, the 2015 PGA Champion and two-time U.S. Open runner-up, withdrew from the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills due to back pain after shooting 7-over 42 on the opening nine holes. The 38-year-old Australian golfer left the course unable to continue competing.
Quick Facts
Who
Jason Day
What
Withdrew from U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
When
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Where
Shinnecock Hills, Southampton, New York
- Withdrew from U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
- Shot 7-over 42 on the back nine
- Made a triple bogey on hole 1
- Left the course in a golf cart
- Was wincing in pain on the driving range
Jason Day, the 2015 PGA Championship winner, withdrew from the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on Thursday after battling back problems during his opening round. The 38-year-old Australian was visibly wincing in pain while warming up on the driving range before his round began. After starting on the back nine and shooting 7-over 42, Day made a triple bogey on the first hole before leaving the course in a golf cart.
Day has experienced significant challenges in recent weeks despite a promising start to the season. He tied for second at the American Express tournament and finished 12th at the Masters, but has struggled considerably since those early results. His withdrawal marks another setback in a career defined by near-misses at major championships.
The Australian has demonstrated prowess in major competitions throughout his career, finishing as runner-up at the U.S. Open twice, in 2011 and 2013. He has also recorded second-place finishes at the Masters in 2011 and the British Open in 2023, demonstrating consistent performance at golf's most prestigious events despite never claiming victory in all three of those championships.
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Why This Matters
Jason Day's withdrawal highlights the physical toll of professional golf and the vulnerability of top competitors to injury during major championships. For fans and bettors, this underscores the importance of monitoring player health updates ahead of tournaments. For Day himself, it represents another interruption in his quest to complete a career Grand Slam, having finished runner-up at three major championships but never won them all.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2011
WireJason Day finished second at U.S. Open and runner-up at Masters
Jan 1, 2013
WireJason Day finished second at U.S. Open
Jan 1, 2015
WireJason Day won the PGA Championship
Jan 1, 2023
WireJason Day finished second at British Open
Jun 18, 2026
WireJason Day withdrew from U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills due to back injury