Two former Blue Devils compete at U.S. Open starting Thursday

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Two former Blue Devils compete at U.S. Open starting Thursday
Summary

Max Greyserman and Alex Smalley, both with Duke University ties, will participate in the U.S. Open starting Thursday. Greyserman, who has a career-best finish of T21 at the event, is looking to reconnect with his form after missing cuts in his last two tournaments. Smalley aims to make the second-half cut at the U.S. Open for the first time, following a strong performance at the PGA Championship where he finished tied for second. Both players will begin their rounds at different times on Thursday and Friday.

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  • Greyserman ranks as high as No. 30 in the world.
  • Smalley tied for second at the 2026 PGA Championship.
  • Greyserman will tee off at 8:14 a.m. on Thursday.
  • Smalley begins play at 1:47 p.m. on Thursday.
  • Both players missed cuts in their last events.
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Greyserman and Smalley step into the U.S. Open with high ceilings after a roller‑coaster stretch of results thus far.

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