The 2022 U.S. Women’s Open took place at Lancaster Country Club and featured an unexpected trio of major champions, Brooke Henderson, Lydia Ko, and Nelly Korda, all shooting 10-over-par 80 in the first round. Despite a solid performance from Korda in the second round with an even-par 70, all three players missed the weekend cut. The overall scores at the tournament were high, with the average score through 36 holes being nearly over par.
Several notable players missed the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open, including Nelly Korda, Ariya Jutanugarn, Rose Zhang, In Gee Chun, Allisen Corpuz, Brooke Henderson, Lydia Ko, Maja Stark, and Lexi Thompson. These players struggled to perform well at the championship. Korda, the No. 1 player in the world, improved in the second round but still missed the cut after struggling in the first round.
Ariya Jutanugarn, the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open champion, had a disappointing performance at Lancaster, finishing 10 over par. Meanwhile, Rose Zhang, who had a successful debut season, has not been able to replicate that success in her sophomore season. In Gee Chun, the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open winner, also struggled at this year’s championship, failing to give herself scoring opportunities.
Brooke Henderson and Lydia Ko, both major champions, had a tough time at the U.S. Women’s Open, with Henderson shooting her two career 80s at the tournament. Ko, who missed her first career cut at the championship, struggled off the tee and missed fairways, leading to her high score. Maja Stark and Lexi Thompson also missed the cut, with Thompson reflecting on her time at the USGA events despite the disappointing finish.
Overall, the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open saw several top players struggle and miss the cut, including major champions and rising stars. The challenging course conditions at Lancaster Country Club played a role in the high scores, with only a few players able to perform well enough to make it through to the weekend. Despite the disappointing finishes, the players will look to bounce back in future tournaments and continue to compete at the highest level.
