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Day Withdraws From U.S. Open With Back Injury
19 Jun
Summary
- Jason Day withdrew from the U.S. Open on Thursday with a back injury.
- He was seven over par after 10 holes when he decided to leave.
- This marks the 12th career withdrawal due to injury for the Australian golfer.
Jason Day, the 2015 PGA Championship winner and a two-time U.S. Open runner-up, has withdrawn from the 2026 U.S. Open due to a back injury. The event occurred early on Thursday, with Day calling it quits after playing 10 holes. He was struggling on the course, sitting seven over par, and was observed grimacing during a practice swing.
This withdrawal is not unprecedented for the Australian golfer, who has a history of battling injuries. Notably, he withdrew from this competition for the 12th time in his career. Despite past successes, including a second-place finish in 2011 and multiple top-10s, Day's recent performance in the U.S. Open had been less stellar.
Day's 2026 season has seen mixed results, with a runner-up finish at The American Express in January followed by inconsistent performances. His participation in upcoming events, such as the Travelers Championship, is uncertain as the extent of his back injury is yet to be determined.
