GOLF.com: 2026 U.S. Open Final Qualifying — All 10 Sites, Notable Players, and Results

Golf's Longest Day: 2026 U.S. Open Final Qualifying Across 10 Sites

The event known as "Golf's Longest Day" took center stage as players across 10 qualifying sites fought through 36 holes in a single day for a coveted spot in the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, opening June 18.

Notable Players and Venues

The field featured a compelling mix of PGA Tour veterans and unheralded hopefuls:

- Lambton GC (Toronto): Max Homa, Rasmus Hojgaard - Springfield CC (Ohio): Tony Finau, Billy Horschel - BallenIsles CC (Florida): Matt Kuchar, plus 14-year-old Nico Gordic-Ronderos — the youngest player in final qualifying history - Century CC (New York): 63-year-old Michael McCoy, the oldest player in the field

Earlier Qualifying Results (May)

Walton Heath, England (May 18): Nathan Kimsey led at −14. Notable casualties included Sergio Garcia and Abraham Ancer.

Dallas Athletic Club (May 18): Peter Uihlein topped the board at −9, with Tom Kim second at −8 and Graeme McDowell earning his spot.

Hino Golf Club, Japan (May 25): Ryuichi Oiwa (−12) led three Japanese qualifiers, followed by Kaito Onishi (−11) and Taihei Sato (−10).

Strokeslab Perspective

From a Strokes Gained standpoint, 36-hole final qualifying stress-tests a different skill set than a standard Tour event — SG: Putting consistency and mental durability under cumulative fatigue matter as much as raw approach precision. Japan's sweep of three qualifiers at Hino is a statistically significant signal worth watching as Shinnecock approaches.