Árni Sveinsson qualifies for U.S. Open, first Icelander to do so
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Árni Sveinsson has qualified for the U.S. Open after a successful playoff at Lakes Golf and Country Club in Westerville, Ohio. The LSU rising junior secured his spot by finishing nine under par across two rounds and emerging from a four-man playoff. This marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Icelandic man to qualify for the prestigious tournament. Sveinsson will compete at Shinnecock Hills next week, followed by participation in the 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup in Ireland.
- •Árni Sveinsson finished nine under across two rounds
- •Qualified through a four-player playoff
- •First Icelander to qualify for the U.S. Open
- •Next major event is the Arnold Palmer Cup in Ireland
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — LSU's Árni Sveinsson becomes the first ever Icelander to qualify for U.S. Open
"Sveinsson emerged from four-man playoff at Lakes Golf and Country Club in Westerville, Ohio, late Thursday to earn a bid to the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills next week.
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