Top 20 amateurs compete in 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The 2026 U.S. Open features 20 amateur players, including the world’s top-ranked amateur, Jackson Koivun. Other notable participants include Preston Stout, who is expected to become the No. 1 amateur soon, and Miles Russell, a 17-year-old making his major championship debut. The competition at Shinnecock Hills allows only the best amateurs for a chance at low amateur honors, which requires making the cut. As the tournament progresses, attention will be on how these young talents perform under pressure.
- •Jackson Koivun is the top-ranked amateur
- •Preston Stout won the NCAA individual championship
- •Miles Russell is the top junior in the world
- •Ethan Fang won the British Amateur last summer
- •20 amateurs are competing for low amateur honors
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — How many amateurs made the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open?
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Best LIV Golf players in 2026 U.S. Open field? We ranked 'em all
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Best amateurs in the 2026 U.S. Open field? We ranked them
"There are 13 LIV Golf players teeing it up in the 2026 U.S. Open. We ranked all of them.
"The week began with 20 amateurs. Here's how many made the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open.
"Here's a look at the 20 amateurs in the field at the U.S. Open, ranked.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:33 AMHow many amateurs made the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open?
The week began with 20 amateurs. Here's how many made the cut at the 2026 U.S. Open.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:01 AMBest LIV Golf players in 2026 U.S. Open field? We ranked 'em all
There are 13 LIV Golf players teeing it up in the 2026 U.S. Open. We ranked all of them.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:02 AMBest amateurs in the 2026 U.S. Open field? We ranked them
Here's a look at the 20 amateurs in the field at the U.S. Open, ranked.
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