Vaughn Harber finishes strong to qualify for U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Vaughn Harber qualified for the U.S. Open by closing his final five holes at 5-under par during the playoff at Lakes Golf and Country Club in Westerville, Ohio. Harber finished the 36-hole qualifier with a score of 9-under, tying for second place while PGA Tour winner Davis Thompson took medalist honors at 11-under. This marks Harber's first appearance in a major championship, scheduled to take place at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, from June 18 to June 21. Fellow Ohio State graduate Neal Shipley also secured a spot, finishing at 8-under, while Maxwell Moldovan narrowly missed the playoff cut.
- •Harber carded three birdies and an eagle in his final five holes.
- •He finished T2 at the qualifier with a score of 9-under.
- •Davis Thompson earned medalist honors with an 11-under score.
- •Neal Shipley also qualified, finishing at 8-under.
- •Maxwell Moldovan missed the playoff cut by one stroke.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Vaughn Harber gets hot late to qualify for U.S. Open
"Harber played his final five holes at 5-under par to finish T2
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