Who’s In: Full List of Qualifiers for the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont

The countdown to the 125th U.S. Open is on, and the field is quickly shaping up for one of golf’s toughest tests. As players lock in their spots at historic Oakmont Country Club, the mix of major champions, rising stars, and gritty qualifiers promises high drama this June.

Here’s a complete look at who’s earned their place at the U.S. Open so far:

🏆 Automatic Qualifiers: Major Champions and World Stars

The U.S. Open offers exemptions to past champions and winners of other majors. Expect fireworks from names like:

• Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Brooks Koepka

• Former U.S. Open winners including Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, and Wyndham Clark

• Reigning champions of The Masters, PGA Championship, and The Open

• Top finishers from last year’s U.S. Open, including Tony Finau, Xander Schauffele, and Patrick Cantlay

🧑🎓 Amateur Standouts

The USGA continues to honor amateur excellence with direct entries for:

• Jose Luis Ballester (a) – U.S. Amateur Champion

• Trevor Gutschewski (a) – U.S. Junior Amateur Champion

• Michael La Sasso (a) – NCAA Champion

• Justin Hastings (a) – Latin America Amateur Champion

These players will get their chance to go head-to-head with the best pros in the game.

🌍 World Rankings and Points Leaders

Using the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) as of May 19 and upcoming June 9 updates, along with FedExCup, Race to Dubai, and LIV Golf standings, the following players gained entry:

• Ludvig Åberg, Sahith Theegala, Adam Scott

• Joaquin Niemann from the LIV Golf standings

• Rasmus Højgaard and Laurie Canter from the DP World Tour

These global talents add international flair and depth to the field.

⛳ Sectional Qualifiers: The Longest Day in Golf

Each year, U.S. Open dreams come alive through open qualifying, often referred to as “The Longest Day in Golf.” Standouts this year include:

• Erik van Rooyen, Cameron Young, Emiliano Grillo

• Amateur sensations like Lance Simpson (a) and Preston Summerhays (a)

• Journeymen and veterans: Matt Wallace, Lanto Griffin, Bud Cauley

From Japan to England to sites across the U.S., these players earned their way in with clutch play under pressure.

More to Come

The field will be finalized after the June 9 OWGR cutoff, and additional spots may open due to withdrawals or alternates.

Stay tuned for the final roster—and get ready for a wild week at Oakmont, where precision, patience, and perseverance will separate contenders from pretenders.

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