Golf's Longest Day: U.S. Open final qualifying results, highlights (original) (raw)

Dubbed Golf's Longest Day, Monday, June 8, was the last day of final qualifying for the U.S. Open. But it was more than one day for a pair of players at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Oregon, where there were nine playoff holes needed to punch the final ticket.

But now, the qualifying has concluded, and 43 players have locked up a spot on the tee sheet at Shinnecock Hills, where the 126th U.S. Open will begin Thursday, June 18. See the full list of qualifiers below and check out highlights from Golf's Longest Day.

A USGA flag.

A USGA flag.

Results from the 10 U.S. Open qualifying sites

Andrew Putnam secures final spot in U.S. Open qualifying

Golf's Longest Day was even longer for two players at Emerald Valley Golf Club in Oregon. It took nine playoff holes for Andrew Putnam to defeat Spencer Tibbits for the final spot in the 2026 U.S. Open. The pair played six playoff holes Monday night before calling it quits due to darkness, and returned to Emerald Valley on Tuesday morning, playing three more holes before Putnam finally secured the win with a par on the the ninth extra hole. Tibbits will be the first alternate out of that site.

There is one qualifier that will conclude on Tuesday

The Emerald Valley qualifier in Oregon was halted by darkness. There were just two spots available here and Greyson Leach grabbed the first one after winning the qualifier at 4 under. Andrew Putnam and Spencer Tibbits ended up in a 2-for-1 playoff but they will have to decide things on Tuesday morning.

Golf's Longest Two Days in Oregon 🌙😅

After six holes without a winner (and darkness setting in), Spencer Tibbits and Andrew Putnam will finish their 2-for-1 @USOpenGolf playoff in the morning pic.twitter.com/miyS0FHx3c

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 9, 2026

They tried to finish Monday night but after six playoff holes, things were not settled. Golf Channel interviewed the two remaining combatants in near darkness.

Three high school golfers have qualified for the 2026 U.S. Open

THREE high schoolers have earned a tee time at Shinnecock on Golf’s Longest Day 🔥

• Jackson Ormond
• Giuseppe Puebla
• Miles Russell

(📸 Carolinas Golf Association, @fsga) pic.twitter.com/B1mQ0UVfZj

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 9, 2026

Three more amateurs punch their tickets

PGA Tour veteran Taylor Montgomery won the Del Paso Country Club qualifier in Sacramento at 7 under, but he was joined by three amateurs to make up the four to advance to Shinnecock: Eric Lee (6 under), Matthew Robles (6 under) and Marek Fleming (4 under).

Coming up short in this qualifier: BYU stud freshman Kihei Akina (3 under), Geoff Ogilvy (even) and Michael Block (1 over).

Jackson Suber wins Woodmont qualifier

Jackson Suber at 10 under was the lone golfer in this qualifier to reach double digits under par. Ben Kohles and amateur Logan Reilly were tied for second at 7 under, while Jake Sollon nabbed the final spot at 5 under. Kohles won the Korn Ferry Tour’s BMW Charity Pro-Am just 24 hours prior.

Chris Kirk wins Hawks Ridge qualifier

Chris Kirk was medalist at 15 under, edging Jake Peacock by two and Keith Mitchell by three. Robbie Higgins and amateur Chase Kyes finished tied for fourth at 11 under and they get the last two of the five spots from this qualifier.

The Toronto qualifier ends in 8-for-3 playoff

Emiliano Grillo (9 under), Alejandro Tosti (8 under), Marcelo Rozo (7 under) got through and were later joined by William Mouw, John Parry and Max McGreevy, who all finished 6 under and survived the playoff. Matt Wallace, Jordan Smith, Patrick Fishburn, Max Homa and Adam Svensson came up on the short end in the playoff. Also not advancing from this qualifier: Seamus Power, Kris Ventura, Lanto Griffin, David Lipsky, Lee Hodges, Steven Fisk, Davis Riley, Joe Highsmight and Rafael Campos.

Interesting development at the Ontario @USOpenGolf qualifier 👀

On the third playoff hole, Max McGreevy took the final available spot and Adam Svensson picked up his ball marker.

In doing so, he conceded the first alternate position from the qualifier to Matt Wallace, who had… pic.twitter.com/OqJjgdC9Kp

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 9, 2026

Miles Russell, with Charlie Woods on the bag, advances to U.S. Open

Russell survived a 3-for-2 playoff and become one of the four golfers advancing. Fellow amateur Giuseppe Puelba and Ben Silverman were co-medalists at 7 under with amateur Ryder Cowan also advancing after surviving the playoff. Falling short were Tyler Collet (6 under; lost in a 3-for-2 playoff), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (5 under), Luke Clanton (4 under), Matt Kuchar (3 under) and Matthieu Pavon (1 under).

Lakes qualifier in Ohio settled after 4-for-3 playoff

Davis Thompson won this qualifer at 11 under while J.B. Holmes (9 under), Vaughn Harber (a) (9 under), Arni Sveinsson (a) (9 under) each advanced after Sam Udovich (a) (9 under) was eliminated in a 4-for-3 playoff. Coming up short were several known names, including Jhonattan Vegas (8 under), Bud Cauley (8 under), Austin Eckroat (8 under), Justin Lower (7 under), Denny McCarthy (5 under), Lucas Glover (5 under) and Erik van Rooyen (2 under).

Amateur Jackson Ormond co-medalist at Gaston qualifier

Univeristy of Florida-bound Jackson Ormand finished tied at the top with Carl Yuan at 12 under, while Jackson Van Paris (11 under), Brandon Wu (11 under) and Cole Hammer (11 under) also made it through. Notables failing to advance were Harry Higgs (10 under), Cristobal Del Solar (10 under), Aaron Wise (7 under), Bill Haas (5 under) and Doc Redman (5 under).

Neal Shipley, Zac Blair co-medalists at Springfield

The Springfield Country Club qualifier is complete. Five golfers advanced from there: Neal Shipley (8 under), Zac Blair (8 under), Dylan Wu (7 under), Billy Horschel (7 under) and Nick Hardy (7 under).

Coming up short were Brandt Snedeker (6 under), Tony Finau (5 under) and Cam Davis (3 over).

Marcelo Rozo finishes top 3, setting up 8-for-3 playoff

Toronto is going to have some bonus golf. Jordan Smith, William Muow, Matt Wallace, John Parry, Patrick Fishburn, Max McGreevy, Max Homa and Adam Svensson finished tied for fourth at 6 under but only three of them can advance to the U.S. Open so it's going to be an 8-for-3 playoff after Emiliano Grillo, Alejandro Tosti and Rozo clinched the first three spots.

Top four in Purchase qualifier have officially advanced

The Purchase, New York qualifier at Century Country Club & Glof Club of Purchase, is the first to post final scores. The top four from this advanced and they are: Kevin Roy (8 under), Max Greyserman (7 under), Ben James (2 under), James Nicholas (2 under). Former LIV golfer Matt Jones (1 under) missed out on forcing a 3-for-2 playoff by a single stroke.

Could it be a 9-for-4 playoff in Toronto?

This is wild at Lambton Golf and Country Club, where Emiliano Grillo (9 under) and Alejandro Tosti (8 under) are both safely advancing but it's a quagmire behind them. There will be six golfers advancing but as of 6:54 p.m. ET, there's a logjam at 6 under between Jordan Smith, William Muow, Matt Wallace, John Parry, Patrick Fishburn, Max McGreevy, Max Homa, Adam Svensson and Marcelo Rozo. Rozo does have two holes left so he could separate himself. Sunset is nearly 9 p.m. in Toronto so there's still plenty of daylight to sort this out.

Miles Russell suffers another late double bogey

But the good news is, he's through 36 holes at 6 under and as of 6:16 p.m. ET, he's at least in a 3-for-2 playoff. There's two golfers at 7 under and this qualifier will only send four through to Shinnecock. On his first 18, he took a 7 on his final hole. On his 35th hole – which was No. 8 because he started on the second nine – he had another double. Now, Russell plays the waiting game.

Amateurs are shining during final qualifying

As of 6:25 p.m. ET, amateurs were leading in four of the 10 sites. At BallenIsles, the top two are ams (see the Russell entry below). That also includes Jackson Ormond, tied for the lead in North Carolina.

Ormond is in at 12 under and could be passed by someone for medalists honors but the big picture is that he's going to advance to the U.S. Open.

WE HAVE A STORY BREWING IN NORTH CAROLINA!

Jackson Ormond (a), the @GatorsGolf commit who shot 65 this morning, is in great position to find his way to Shinnecock after this eagle.

He currently leads his qualifier by two 👀2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/ZNuDsYK8CA

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 8, 2026

Miles Russell, with Charlie Woods on the bag, tied for lead late

Russell is in the BallenIsles qualifier and shot 71 in his first 18 but is 6 under through 15 in his second 18. This with good buddy Charlie Woods serving as his caddie. Russell is 7 under and tied with two others, including fellow amateur Giuseppe Puebla, for the lead. Puebla is done for the day after shooting 69-68. Ben Silverman is the third co-leader; he's through 10 holes. There will be four golfers advancing out of this qualifier.

More: Notable names entered in U.S. Open final qualifying on Golf's Longest Day

Jhonattan Vegas one of the many PGA Tour players grinding

Vegas is finished at 8 under and is currently one shot out of advancing.

JHONNY VEGAS!

He knew how important this up-and-down was to stay at 8-under par.

He's currently T-4 with only four spots available at the Westerville qualifier. pic.twitter.com/piXxZQBUgN

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 8, 2026

J.B. Holmes making a run in Ohio

It's been over a year since J.B. Holmes made a start on the PGA Tour and it's been more than seven years since his last Tour victory at the Genesis Open. But as of 5 p.m. ET, Holmes is leading at 9 under at Westerville, Ohio, after 16 holes.

Golf's Longest Day is about newcomers and veterans alike!

J.B. Holmes has five @PGATOUR wins and nine U.S. Open appearances in his career, but hasn't accomplished either since 2019.

The 44-year-old is currently T-2 in Westerville, Ohio with 4 spots up for grabs. pic.twitter.com/jPZZtVAKKX

— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 8, 2026

Holmes is looking for a 10th start at the U.S. Open, and his best finish was a 12th-place finish in 2017.

JB Holmes made 1 of 11 cuts on the PGA Tour in 2024, 1 start in 2025 and none this year but the former Tour winner and Ryder Cupper is -7 thru 12 at Final Qualifying at Lakes Golf & CC in Ohio. Projected cut for the 4 spots currently is -8.

— Adam Schupak (@AdamSchupak) June 8, 2026

Not looking good for a second straight major for Michael Block

Blockie is in the field in Sacramento, but he fired a 1-over 72 in his first 18 and tied for 36th, six shots back of the lead. Block played in his fifth straight PGA Championship last month.

There are 3 past U.S. Open champs in final qualifying

Three past U.S. Open champions are attempting to play their way into the field today.

Lucas Glover, Webb Simpson and... Geoff Ogilvy... buckets!

Our 2006 champion is just 3 shots back in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/9qMZZUGgux

— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 8, 2026

Springfield CC qualifier is heating up with big names

Neal Shipley, Zac Blair and Tony Finau are the co-leaders about halfway through the second 18. This qualifier will advance the top five and right now, those three would be joined by Timothy Wiseman and Maxwell Moldovan, who are tied for fourth a shot back. It's not over yet but those on the outside looking in are: Nicky Hardy, Billy Horschel and Brandt Snedeker. Also, Taylor Pendrith WD'd earlier.

Lunchtime for some of the players halfway through

Everything great about qualifiers.

No player dining, just wait in long for your hotdog like everyone else. Homa, Higgs, and Higgo getting some grub

Someone please let Higgo cut tho, probably cutting it close on tee time for his second round. pic.twitter.com/zUUQk6H5aD

— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) June 8, 2026

Stephan Jaeger breaks driver, has to wait to replace it

Here's the report from Golf Channel's Ryan Lavner:

Stephan Jaeger's driver has broken 😞

The Rules Official determined that they couldn't see or hear the damage, so he was unable to replace it. Jaeger must wait until after his first 18 holes to put a new one in play.

He's 2-under through 14 holes in his opening round:… pic.twitter.com/TKUExyunkr

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 8, 2026

U.S. Open qualifying is often a family affair

Regardless of whether he qualifies or not, Bill Haas and his son Will are going to have some incredible memories to look back on from today. pic.twitter.com/LZIVlA3ZqL

— Fried Egg Golf (@fried_egg_golf) June 8, 2026

Bill Haas posted a 7-under 63 for his first 18 at Gaston Country Club, putting him into a tie for second behind the 8-under 62 posted by Cole Hammer.

Early leaders going low

Some early scores are starting to trickle in from east coast sites.

In New York, PGA Tour pro Kevin Roy shot 5-under 67 at CC of Purchase, one better than newly minted pro Ben James, the 22-year-old UVA grad who is seeking a third straight appearance at the U.S. Open.

In Canada at Lambton G&CC, England's Jordan Smith is the leader in the clubhouse with a 5-under 65.

In Florida at Ballen Isle GC, Rick Lamb and amateur Giuseppe Piabla both shot 3-under 69. Miles Russell may better them as he's 4 under through 17.

In Ohio at Springfield CC, Zac Blair posted 66. Tony Flair, his fellow Utah native, is 5 under through 17. Neal Shipley is in the clubhouse with 69.

At the other Ohio site at Lakes G&CC in Westerville, Austin Eckroat is setting the pace after a 66. Will Locey is a shot back.

In North Carolina at Gaston CC, Bryson Nimmer fired a 7-under 63. Harry Higgs is a shot back after 64.

In Maryland at Woodmont CC, Ben Kohles, the winner of the Korn Ferry Tour event on Sunday, picked up where he left off and 5 under through 13.

In Georgia at Hawks Bridge GC, amateurs Brodie Brumlow and Luke Colton are both 5 under with a couple holes to go.

Other sites on the West Coast will be getting going soon.

Rough break for competitors coming from PGA Tour Americas

Flight delays — they happen. But this is a tough break for the seven players who competed in Mexico on Sunday and were trying to make it to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., for 36-hole qualifying. As reported by Brentley Romine of Golf Channel, their flight was expected to land in Miami at midnight but instead touched down at 6:45 a.m., after a medical emergency. Only Chris Nido made his tee time at 9 a.m., and to do so he had to abandon his clubs at the airport and is competing with a set from a friend. He's off to a slow start at 4 over through 10 holes. Tough break for the other six players who had dreams of competing at Shinnecock next week.

Of the seven Americas players who landed at 6:45 this morning in Miami from Mexico, only Chris Nido made his tee time, which fortunately was the last one off 10 at 9 a.m.

Nido said they were supposed to land around midnight, but after taking off from Mexico City, there was a… https://t.co/r6Nb7ZJ9xS pic.twitter.com/KEyOTtPdP1

— Brentley Romine (@BrentleyGC) June 8, 2026

Charlie Woods on the bag of this stud player

There will be no player with the last name of Woods in the field at this year's U.S. Open, which is a shame, but Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, is expected to caddie on Monday for his future Florida State teammate, Miles Russell, according to a report by Golf Channel's Brentley Romine. Russell, 17, is a two-time AJGA Player of the Year and has plenty of experience playing in men's professional events at both the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour. Russell will be competing at Ballen Isles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Charlie on Miles Russell's bag this morning!

Charlie is caddying for Miles, who is the world’s top-ranked junior and 10th-ranked amateur, in today's @usopengolf 36-hole qualifier.

The pair are close friends, share an agent and are both verbally committed to Florida State.… https://t.co/jSc5X8lQF7 pic.twitter.com/QsqyzWW8Vi

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 8, 2026

U.S. Open final qualifying locations - June 8

There are 10 locations around the country hosting final qualifying on Monday. The number of players entered and the number getting through to the U.S. Open varies by site but, each site will also have two alternates. As results come in from each of these locations, this page will be updated with names of those advancing.

Del Paso Country Club, Sacramento, California | Leaderboard (4 spots)

Notables in the field: Michael Block, Taylor Montgomery, Geoff Ogilvy, Ricky Barnes.

Springfield Country Club, Springfield, Ohio | Leaderboard (5 spots)

Notables in the field: Neal Shipley, Zac Blair, Billy Horschel, Taylor Pendrith, Tony Finau, Cameron Davis, Brandt Snedeker.

Emerald Valley Golf Club, Creswell, Oregon | Leaderboard (2 spots)

Notables in the field: Andrew Putnam.

Woodmont Country Club, Rockville, Maryland | Leaderboard (4 spots)

Notables in the field: Blades Brown, Luke List, Michael Thorbjornsen, Karl Vilips.

BallenIsles Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Leaderboard (4 spots)

Notables in the field: Matthieu Pavon, Kevin Tway, Miles Russell, Luke Clanton, Ryan Armour, Luke Poulter, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Matt Kuchar.

Century Country Club & Golf Club of Purchase, Purchase, New York | Leaderboard (4 spots)

Notables in the field: Ben James, Shane Bacon, Kevin Roy, Matt Jones.

Gaston Country Club, Gastonia, North Carolina | Leaderboard (5 spots)

Notables in the field: Cristobal Del Solar, Matt NeSmith, Chez Reavie, Aaron Wise, Harry Higgs, Chesson Hadley, Webb Simpson, Bill Haas, Doc Redman.

Lakes Golf & Country Club, Westerville, Ohio | Leaderboard (4 spots)

Notables in the field: J.B. Holmes, Jhonattan Vegas, Bud Cauley, Erik van Rooyen, Denny McCarthy, Austin Eckroat, Aaron Baddeley, Brian Campbell, Lucas Glover, Davis Thompson, Justin Lower.

Hawks Ridge Golf Club, Ball Ground, Georgia | Leaderboard (5 spots)

Notables in the field: Harrison Enydcott, Robby Shelton, Keith Mitchell, Aldrich Potgieter, Erik Barnes, Patton Kizzire, Jason Dufner, Braden Thornberry, Tommy Morrison, Hayden Buckley, Brendon Todd, Chris Kirk.

Lambton Golf and Country Club, Toronto, Canada | Leaderboard (6 spots)

Notables in the field: Jordan Smith, Kris Ventura, Davis Riley, Joe Highsmith, John Parry, Camilo Villegas, Max McGreevy, Emiliano Grillo, Max Homa, Garrick Higgo.

How many golfers entered U.S. Open qualifying?

There were 10,201 entries accepted for the 2026 U.S. Open, which is just one shy of the record set in 2025. Local qualifying was 18 holes. At each of the final qualifying sites, it's 36 holes.

Results from final qualifying so far in 2026

May 18 - Dallas Athletic Club (123 players entered, nine players advanced):

May 18 - Walton Heath Golf Club, Surrey, England (80 players, seven players advanced):

May 25 - Hino Golf Club, Shiga, Japan (38 players entered, three golfers advanced):

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: US Open final qualifying leaderboard, Golf's Longest Day highlights