2026 U.S. Open: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson among biggest names not competing in the major this week at Shinnecock

The 2026 U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills in New York, with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson both absent as they remain away from competitive golf. Woods was reportedly involved in a rollover crash and arrested in Florida earlier in 2026, keeping him sidelined. Other notable absentees include Marco Penge, Tony Finau, and Max Homa, while Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm are among the top contenders in the field.