Ryder Cowan continues strong showing at U.S. Open 2026

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Ryder Cowan continues strong showing at U.S. Open 2026
Summary

Ryder Cowan, a 21-year-old amateur from the University of Oklahoma, is performing well at the U.S. Open 2026, currently placing inside the top 20 after a second-round 72 following an opening 68. As one of 20 amateurs competing, Cowan’s strong college background has prepared him for this major event. He has recently won and placed in high-profile college tournaments, showcasing his talent alongside professional players. Cowan expressed his excitement at playing his first major and his desire to enjoy the experience while competing at a high level.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Cowan is ranked 24th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
  • He achieved a score of 68 in the opening round on June 18.
  • Cowan has showed strong recent form with multiple top finishes in college events.
  • He is among a record-tying 20 amateurs at this year's U.S. Open.
  • Cowan signed with an agent for NIL and professional career management.
Latest Updates
  • 6:09 PMYahoo SportsU.S. Open 2026: Ryder Cowan is the rule, not the exception as college golf keeps pumping out new talent
What they're saying
"

The University of Oklahoma All-American has developed his game at the college level and is showing, like many top amateurs, that he can hang with the pros

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days