Big Names Who Missed the Cut at the 2025 U.S. Open

The weekend field is set at the U.S. Open — and it’s missing more than a few big names. The cut line landed at +7, sending some heavy hitters packing. Here’s a rundown of some of the most surprising casualties, plus a reminder that even the best can get chewed up by a U.S. Open setup.

⛔ Notable Players Heading Home

• Bryson DeChambeau (+10)
• Justin Thomas (+12)
• Phil Mickelson (+8)
• Dustin Johnson (+10)
• Tommy Fleetwood (+9)
• Patrick Cantlay (+8)
• Lucas Glover (+8)
• Ludvig Åberg (+8)
• Min Woo Lee (+9)
• Gary Woodland (+10)
• Shane Lowry (+17)
• Cameron Smith (+8)
• Erik van Rooyen (+9)
• Joaquin Niemann (+10)
• Tom Hoge (+8)
• Byeong Hun An (+9)
• Jose Luis Ballester (+12)
• Justin Rose (+14)

💭 Tough Course, Tough Crowd

It’s a brutal reality: the rough is thick and the greens are slick, and USGA pins that leave no room for error. That’s why we love (or hate) the U.S. Open. So while these stars are headed home early, the surviving field has one clear message — par is still your friend.

Pour one out for your favorite, then buckle up: moving day is next, and there’s a trophy still up for grabs.