Chase Kyes qualifies for U.S. Open after strong qualifying event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:09 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Chase Kyes, a freshman at Tennessee, qualified for the U.S. Open by finishing tied for fourth at the U.S. Open Final Qualifying event in Georgia on June 8. Kyes shot 5-under-par 67 and 66, totaling 11 under 133. This qualifies him as one of 43 players advancing from 10 sites nationwide. He will participate in the U.S. Open starting June 18 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York. Kyes joined Jackson Herrington as an amateur in the tournament, alongside Caleb Surratt, who has played professionally since 2024.
- •Kyes shot 67 and 66 over 36 holes at Hawks Ridge Golf Club
- •He secured the last of five qualifying spots from Georgia
- •Kyes averaged 71.04 in the spring season at Tennessee
- •He was ranked No. 1 overall in the class of 2025
- •The U.S. Open begins on June 18 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee freshman Chase Kyes qualifies for 126th U.S. Open
- 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee freshman Chase Kyes qualifies for U.S. Open as golf amateur
"Tennessee golfer Chase Kyes qualified for this year's U.S. Open after a strong freshman season.
"Tennessee freshman Chase Kyes qualifies for the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:30 PMTennessee freshman Chase Kyes qualifies for 126th U.S. Open
Tennessee freshman Chase Kyes qualifies for the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:09 PMTennessee freshman Chase Kyes qualifies for U.S. Open as golf amateur
Tennessee golfer Chase Kyes qualified for this year's U.S. Open after a strong freshman season.
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