Final Qualifying for the 126th U.S. Open begins on Monday, May 18. Here is all you need to know as players target a place in the third Major Championship of the season.
How does Final Qualifying work?
From April 20 to May 13, thousands of professionals and elite amateurs have begun their bid to qualify for this year's U.S. Open.
109 sites hosted 18-hole Local Qualifying across 46 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.
Following that, 13 venues, across three continents, will stage 36-hole Final Qualifying from May 18 to June 8 (often referred to as Golf's Longest Day).
A collective 60-70 spots are on offer from Final Qualifying.
In 2025, the championship accepted 10,202 entries — the fourth time in history the entry total exceeded 10,000.
Where are the Final Qualifying Venues?
May 18
• Walton Heath (Old and New Courses) – Surrey, England
• Dallas Athletic Club (Blue Course, Gold Course) - Dallas, Texas
May 25
• Hino Golf Club (King Course) - Japan
June 8
• Del Paso Country Club - Sacramento, California
• Springfield Country Club - Springfield, Ohio
• Emerald Valley Golf Club - Creswell, Oregon
• Woodmont Country Club (North Course) - Rockville, Maryland D
• BallenIsles Country Club (East Course) - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Century Country Club & Golf Club of Purchase - Purchase, New York
• Gaston Country Club - Gastonia, North Carolina
• Lakes Golf & Country Club - Westerville, Ohio
• Hawks Ridge Golf Club - Ball Ground, Georgia
• Lambton Golf and Country Club - Ontario, Canada
Who is playing in U.S. Open Final Qualifying?
Any professional or amateur with a 0.4 handicap index or lower can sign up to compete for a spot at the U.S. Open.
As with years gone by, Final Qualifying will attract Major champions, former Ryder Cup stars, winners on both the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR, along with rising global talent and seasoned campaigners.
At Walton Heath, PGA TOUR winner Thomas Detry is joined by a host of established DP World Tour stars including Thriston Lawrence, Rafa Cabrera Bello and Matteo Manassero.
Martin Couvra, last year's Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year, is joined by Casey Jarvis, a two-time DP World Tour winner this season, and Daniel Hillier among others too.
To view the entry list at Walton Heath in full, click here.
How many places will be available through Final Qualifying?
The number of qualifying spots on offer will be announced ahead of play at the three sites on Monday, based on field strength and entry counts.
Where is this year’s U.S. Open being held?
The 2026 U.S. Open will be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club from June 18–21, 2026.
This will mark the sixth time the prestigious venue in New York has hosted the championship, following previous tournaments in 1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, and 2018.
Designed by William Flynn, the course has already been announced as the host venue in 2036.
Who won last year's U.S. Open?
In perhaps one of the most dramatic finishes at one of golf's marquee events in recent memory, American JJ Spaun won his first Major with a two-shot victory over Robert MacIntyre as he holed a 65-foot birdie putt on the final green at Oakmont.
