The U.S. Women’s Open saw some of the top players in the world miss the cut, including Nelly Korda, Ariya Jutanugarn, Rose Zhang, Ingrid Lindblad, In Gee Chun, Brooke Henderson, Jennifer Kupcho, Lottie Woad, Allisen Corpuz, Lexi Thompson, and Lydia Ko. Korda, the World No. 1, missed her first cut in nearly a year after shaving 10 strokes off her first-round score but finishing two shots outside the cut line. Jutanugarn, the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open champion, missed the cut in her last three USWO starts. Rose Zhang, who recently won her second LPGA title, failed to make an impact at Lancaster despite the symbolic synergy of the championship’s rose logo.
Ingrid Lindblad, a decorated player in college golf, had her last amateur event end early at the U.S. Women’s Open. Lindblad will soon make her professional debut on the Epson Tour in Michigan. In Gee Chun, an honorary member of Lancaster, could not produce a fairy-tale run despite her close ties to the community. Brooke Henderson, who previously tied for fifth at the Women’s Open at Lancaster as a teenager, struggled this time around, opening with an 80 and failing to recover. The 2022 Chevron Championship winner, Jennifer Kupcho, missed the cut in her second consecutive U.S. Women’s Open after disappointing rounds.
Lottie Woad, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion, missed the weekend this time around after finishing in the top 25 at the Chevron Championship earlier in the year. Allisen Corpuz, the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open champion, also exited early after a lackluster performance. Lexi Thompson, who announced that 2024 would be her last full-time season on the LPGA, missed the cut in her 18th USWO appearance, further dimming her final season. Lydia Ko, a prominent player in the LPGA, missed the cut for the first time at a USWO in her 13th appearance, delaying her induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame.
Overall, the U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club saw top players facing unexpected challenges and missing the cut. Despite their past successes and accolades, these players struggled to perform at their best on the grand stage of a major championship. As the tournament progresses, fans will continue to watch the remaining players who advanced to the weekend battle for the title. The cut line at 8 over proved to be a tough challenge for even the most elite players in the field, showcasing the high level of competition at the U.S. Women’s Open.
