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Five LIV Golf players made the cut at the U.S. Open while two prominent members missed it. The Saudi Public Investment Fund is ending its financial backing after this season.
nypost.comFive 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.
indianexpress.comMohamed Salah scored once and set up another goal to give Egypt its first World Cup victory. The 3-1 win ends a 92-year drought and moves Egypt one point from the round of 32.
Iran played to a 0-0 draw against Belgium in their second Group G match at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles. The team opened its campaign with a 2-2 result against New Zealand and will conclude group play against Egypt in Seattle.
nypost.comWyndham Clark finished at 4 under par to defeat Sam Burns by one shot at Shinnecock Hills. The victory marked his second U.S. Open title in four years.