All four Australian golfers – Cameron Smith, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, and Lucas Herbert – were eliminated before the weekend rounds of the US Open, marking the first time this has occurred for Australia in 67 years. The challenging conditions at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club contributed to widespread high scores and a difficult tournament for many players. This marks a significant underperformance for the Australian contingent, traditionally strong competitors in major championships. The last time Australia failed to have a player compete through to the weekend at the US Open was in 1957. The demanding course setup and fast greens proved particularly troublesome, leading to the unexpected early exits. This outcome represents a notable disruption to Australia’s consistent presence in the latter stages of the US Open.