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Arni Sveinsson withdraws from 2026 U.S. Amateur at Merion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Arni Sveinsson withdraws from 2026 U.S. Amateur at Merion
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Arni Sveinsson, the world’s 12th ranked golfer, withdrew from the 2026 U.S. Amateur during the first round at Merion Golf Club on August 10. Sveinsson was 11 over par through 11 holes when he decided to exit the tournament. No reason was provided for his withdrawal. He made history earlier this summer by being the first player from Iceland to compete in the U.S. Open, although he did not make the cut. The tournament currently features 19 of the top 20 players in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, with only Tyler Weaver absent due to injury.

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  • •Sveinsson was 11 over par after 11 holes.
  • •He withdrew from the first round of the tournament.
  • •No official reason was given for his withdrawal.
  • •He was the first Icelandic golfer to compete in the U.S. Open.
  • •Tyler Weaver is the only top 20 player not participating due to injury.
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  • 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — World No. 12 golfer withdraws from 2026 U.S. Amateur at Merion
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Arni Sveinsson, ranked 12th in the world, was 11 over thru 11 holes at Merion on Monday when he made the decision to WD.

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