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U.S. Open 2017: Biggest names to miss the cut

By Michael Whitlow

June 16, 2017; Erin, WI, USA; Dustin Johnson leaves the 9th green during the second round of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills. Mandatory credit: Rick Wood/Journal-Sentinal via USA TODAY NETWORK
June 16, 2017; Erin, WI, USA; Dustin Johnson leaves the 9th green during the second round of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills. Mandatory credit: Rick Wood/Journal-Sentinal via USA TODAY NETWORK /
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Who were some of the biggest names that missed the cut at Erin Hills for the 2017 U.S. Open this weekend?

For some, Erin Hills Golf Course was a tough but rather enjoyable experience over Thursday and Friday for the 117th U.S. Open Championship.

For others, like reigning champion Dustin Johnson, it was an experience that they’d like to put in the rear-view mirror as soon as possible.

Johnson was one of the many notable names that didn’t make it to the rest of the weekend at Erin Hills, as last year’s winner shot +4 overall (75-73) on the tournament and his chances of defending the national championship were ended. Johnson wasn’t alone in missing the cut, as guys such as 2013 U.S. Open winner Justin Rose (72-74) and two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson (75-73) both missed the cut at Erin Hills this week.

With the cut line sitting at +1 overall, last year’s British Open champion Henrik Stenson also missed the cut at +3 overall after rounds of 74 and 73, respectively, in Wisconsin. Jason Dufner, a former PGA champion and recent winner this season, also joined the names of guys that won’t be playing on Saturday and Sunday after shooting +3 on Friday and +7 overall this week.

Here’s an extended look at some of the big names that missed the cut this week at Erin Hills, including the names that have already been mentioned.

Notable names that missed the cut at the U.S. Open:

Justin Rose: +2 overall

Adam Scott: +3 overall

Henrik Stenson: +3 overall

Charl Schwartzel: +3 overall

Thomas Pieters: +3 overall

Bubba Watson: +4 overall

Dustin Johnson: +4 overall

Jon Rahm: +5 overall

Graeme McDowell: +5 overall

Angel Cabrera: +5 overall

Jimmy Walker: +6 overall

Rory McIlroy: +6 overall

Jason Dufner: +7 overall

Jason Day: +10 overall

Danny Willett: Withdrawn from tournament

Phil Mickelson: Withdrawn from tournament (daughter’s graduation, didn’t play)

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There were some big names that missed the cut this weekend, but it opened the door for yet another first-time major winner this weekend in Wisconsin.

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