GOLF.com writers and editors discuss the biggest surprises at the halfway point of the 2026 U.S.

Harry Higgs forgot his pants at the U.S.

Here are 11 surprising players who missed the 36-hole cut at the 2026 U.S.

The winner of the U.S. Open in 2018 — the last time the tournament was held at Shinnecock Hills — did not make the cut.

USGA CEO Mike Whan could sell an egg to a mother hen.

Matt Fitzpatrick will spend part of his Saturday with one eye on the course and one eye on the leaderboard.

Two of LIV Golf's biggest stars, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, found themselves leaving the east end of Long Island earlier than expected.

Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.

William Mouw grew up working at Billy's Egg Farm, his family's business.

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm once again headlined the LIV Golf players at a major championship as they took on the US Open. The two players are undoubtedly the biggest stars on the Saudi-backed tour, which is incidentally set to lose the funding from its current backers at the end of the season.