Quick Answer
No. Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. He shot 70 in the first round, then ballooned to a five over 75 on Friday, finishing at five over par for 36 holes and well outside the cut line.
It is the third straight major championship DeChambeau has missed the cut at, the first time in his career he has done so, according to Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard.
The 2026 U.S. Open is being played at Shinnecock from June 18 to 21, 2026. The cut fell at one under par, with the rough, the firm greens, and a stiff Long Island wind catching out a long list of major champions.
DeChambeau's round by round
Round 1: 70 (even par)
DeChambeau opened with a clean, controlled 70 that briefly put him on the leaderboard. He found enough fairways to keep his irons in play and rolled in a couple of mid range putts to stay around the cut line projection.
Round 2: 75 (+5)
The wheels came off on Friday. The wind picked up, the greens dried out, and DeChambeau's misses found Shinnecock's deep fairway bunkers and ankle deep fescue more than once. He made the turn over par and never recovered, finishing his round outside the projected cut line by several shots.
Final 36 hole total: +5 (145)
The cut at the 2026 U.S. Open landed several shots inside that number, meaning DeChambeau's title hopes ended on Friday afternoon along with a long list of other big names.
The bigger picture for DeChambeau
DeChambeau won the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, holding off Rory McIlroy with a memorable bunker shot on the 72nd hole. That win remains the defining moment of his second major chapter after his switch to LIV Golf in 2022.
The 2026 U.S. Open continues a more uneven 2026 major season for him. According to Golf Channel, the Shinnecock miss is the third straight major cut DeChambeau has failed to make, the first such stretch of his career. He will now turn his attention to the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in July.
Other major names who missed the cut
- Jon Rahm. The 2021 U.S. Open champion finished at six over and was out.
- Brooks Koepka. A two time U.S. Open winner, well outside the cut at double digits over.
- Wyndham Clark. The 2023 U.S. Open champion struggled with the wind.
- Several others from the LIV Golf field also missed, continuing a pattern from earlier 2026 majors.
The exact list of names varied by the time the cut was finalised on Friday evening. For the live, official list, check the U.S. Open leaderboard on the USGA or PGA Tour sites.
Why Shinnecock was so brutal
Shinnecock Hills last hosted the U.S. Open in 2018, when the USGA was criticised for losing control of the greens on Saturday. This time, the setup was firm but fair early in the week, then steadily got tougher as the wind built off the Atlantic on Friday and Saturday.
The classic Shinnecock combination of fescue rough, deep pot bunkers, severely contoured greens, and constantly shifting coastal wind tends to expose any weakness in approach play or putting. DeChambeau's struggles with rolling his speed on the greens and finding fairways with his driver was always going to be punished here.
Who is in contention for the weekend
The weekend field included a familiar mix of major contenders. Names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Ludvig Åberg traditionally rise to the top of demanding U.S. Open setups. Dustin Johnson briefly held second place at one point during round two before a late bunker sequence dropped him back into the pack. For the live current leaderboard, check the USGA or PGA Tour pages directly.
What it means for DeChambeau's season
The missed cut is a meaningful setback for a player who built so much of his 2024 and 2025 narrative around major championship contention. With three straight major cuts missed in 2026, the pressure shifts to The Open Championship in July as his last meaningful chance to add a major in this calendar year.
DeChambeau remains one of the longest hitters in the world and a real draw on broadcast, but the past 18 months have shown that distance alone does not solve a links style course in heavy wind. Expect a heavy work block on his short game ahead of Royal Birkdale.
Frequently asked questions
Did Bryson DeChambeau make the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open?
No. He shot 70 and 75 for a 36 hole total of five over par and missed the cut.
Where is the 2026 U.S. Open being played?
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, June 18 to 21, 2026.
Is Bryson DeChambeau the defending champion?
He is the 2024 U.S. Open champion. The 2025 champion holds the most recent defending title.
When is the next major after the 2026 U.S. Open?
The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in July 2026.
