Thirteen LIV golfers qualify for 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Thirteen LIV golfers qualify for 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
Summary

Thirteen LIV golfers will compete in the 2026 U.S. Open, taking place at Shinnecock Hills. Qualifiers include past champions Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Dustin Johnson, as well as Cameron Smith, Tyrrell Hatton, and Carlos Ortiz, among others. Notable entries came from previous major victories and qualifications through recent tournaments. LIV Golf secured direct pathways to major championships last year, benefiting players like Joaquin Niemann and Lucas Herbert, who are among the top three in the 2025 LIV Golf Individual Standings. Final qualifiers included Peter Uihlein, Graeme McDowell, and Caleb Surratt, contributing to LIV's growing presence in major tournaments.

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  • Thirteen LIV golfers will play in the 2026 U.S. Open.
  • Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson are past U.S. Open champions.
  • Cameron Smith qualified through his 2022 Open Championship win.
  • Joaquin Niemann and Lucas Herbert qualified through the 2025 LIV standings.
  • Graeme McDowell returns to a major for the first time since 2020.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo SportsThese are the LIV golfers who qualified for the 2026 U.S. Open
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This year at Shinnecock Hills, there will about a dozen LIV golfers on the tee sheet.

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