Keith Mitchell Makes US Open History With Wild Opening Round
Summary
Keith Mitchell started the 2026 U.S. Open golf tournament with a difficult first half but played much better in the second half of his opening round. He scored a total of 70, which placed him two shots behind the leader after the first round at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.Key Facts
- Mitchell began the round with a double bogey on the 10th hole, putting him 6 over par at halfway.
- He improved dramatically in the last nine holes, scoring 5 under par and shooting a 29.
- Scoring 29 on nine holes at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is very rare; only one other player, Neal Lancaster in 1995, had done it before.
- Mitchell’s total score for the first round was an even par 70.
- His score after the first day placed him two shots behind the leader, Sam Stevens, who is 2 under par.
- Mitchell has played in 15 major golf championships.
- For his second round, Mitchell will play with Patrick Rodgers and Graeme McDowell.
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