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.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Golf•Jun 9, 2026, 9:15 AMNordqvist: Great battle coming for Team Europe's Solheim Cup spots
Golf•Jun 9, 2026, 5:05 AM'No doubt' Hull finds elusive major but can she build Korda rivalry?- Golf•Jun 9, 2026, 3:23 AMFormer BYU golfer Zac Blair qualifies to play in U.S. Open for 3rd straight year
- PGA Tour•Jun 9, 2026, 2:52 AMDeSales grad Vaughn Harber, an OSU sophomore, qualifies to U.S. Open
- Golf•Jun 9, 2026, 2:49 AMDude just finished freshman year at Tennessee, qualifies for U.S. Open, has no idea U.S. Open is next week
- LPGA•Jun 9, 2026, 2:35 AMNelly Korda's risky grip change paid off - but she wouldn't recommend it
