NHL star J.T. Miller comes up short at US Open golf qualifying event

While J. T. Miller is widely known as a hockey star, he recently took a shot at golf. 

Miller competed in a 2025 U.S. Open qualifier Tuesday, and he just missed the cut.

Miller, in his second stint with the New York Rangers, finished the qualifying event in Pennsylvania with a 4-over 76. Miller was four shots away from advancing to a playoff for a shot at being an alternate.

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New York Rangers forward J. T. Miller against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 20, 2014. (James Guillory/USA Today Sports)

This wasn't Miller's first attempt at golf. The NHL All-Star told 93.7 The Fan he has played in at least three qualifiers in the past. 

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Miller also admitted nerves played a role Tuesday.

New York Rangers forward J. T. Miller skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., March 9, 2017. (James Guillory/USA Today Sports)

"Today, on the first green, I couldn’t even hold the putter," he said via NHL.com. "So, I talked myself into it that it wouldn’t be like that. But I think the first couple of swings are just like that." 

Miller bogeyed on the first hole.

J.T. Miller of the New York Rangers takes a second period faceoff during a game against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden March 2, 2025, in New York City. (Michael Mooney/NHLI via Getty Images)

While Miller is appreciative he could take a swing at golf for "one day," he doesn't appear interested in making a permanent career switch.

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"I had an opportunity to play for one day," Miller said. "I know who I’m playing against out there. I’m a competitive guy, so I just kept the expectations realistic. I’m happy with myself."

The Rangers did not qualify for the 2025 playoffs.

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