Arni Sveinsson makes history as first Icelander in U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Arni Sveinsson, a 19-year-old golfer from LSU, will compete in the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, becoming the first player from Iceland to play in a major championship. He qualified through final qualifying rounds by shooting 67-68 at Lakes Golf & Country Club in Westerville, Ohio. Sveinsson, who was a third-team All-American in his freshman year, is looking to further his impact on Icelandic golf during this milestone week. He finished the previous NCAA season ranked 72nd and tied for 32nd at the recent NCAA Men's Golf Championship.
- •Sveinsson qualified for the U.S. Open after shooting 67-68.
- •He completed his sophomore season at LSU before qualifying.
- •He aims to break barriers for Icelandic golfers at Shinnecock.
- •Sveinsson noted his pride in representing Iceland on this stage.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Teenager will become first Icelander to compete in U.S. Open at Shinnecock
"LSU golfer Arni Sveinsson is set to become the first player from Iceland to compete in the U.S. Open this week.
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