LIV Golf Players Struggle at U.S. Open as Funding Questions Grow

Five LIV Golf players advanced past the cut line at the U.S. Open after the second round on June 19, while two of the league’s highest-profile members exited early. Dustin Johnson finished 3-over par and remained in contention after a strong front nine gave way to a difficult back nine.

Johnson double-bogeyed the 11th hole, followed with consecutive bogeys, and recorded an eight on the par-4 15th.

Rahm missed the cut for only the second time in his last 27 major appearances. Bryson DeChambeau also missed the cut, marking consecutive U.S. Open failures and three straight missed cuts in majors. DeChambeau and Rahm declined post-round interview requests. DeChambeau had previously indicated he might miss cuts in all four majors this year.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund will withdraw its financial support after the current season, prompting the league to seek new backing. Reports suggest the fund could end support sooner than announced. >"It’s all really out of my control. " — Caleb Surratt, June 19 (New York Post) Caleb Surratt, who joined LIV Golf in January 2024 and is competing in his first major, said the funding questions did not affect his preparation.

Johnson’s current exemption for future U.S. Opens expires after this year. He said he would consider a qualifier if necessary but added that any decision is far off.