Vaughn Harber makes U.S. Open debut with untapped golf potential
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Vaughn Harber, a 20-year-old golfer from Blacklick, Ohio, is set to make his major tournament debut at the U.S. Open in Shinnecock Hills. Harber's path to this moment includes overcoming a significant knee injury that sidelined him for nearly eight months. His coach, Jay Moseley, describes Harber as an athlete with impressive speed and potential, noting he is still developing his game. Harber has only played in a few junior tournaments and has worked to improve various aspects of his golfing skills. He aims to make the cut and gain experience competing against top players.
- •Harber makes his major debut at the 2026 U.S. Open.
- •He previously underwent knee surgery, missing significant competition.
- •Harber has only participated in a handful of junior tournaments.
- •His coach believes Harber has high potential and speed.
- •Harber's goal is to make the cut at the tournament.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open debutant Vaughn Harber a freak athlete with untapped potential
"Harber, 20, makes his major debut this week at Shinnecock, easily the biggest moment of a young career that has included major knee surgery and even some caddying.
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