Zac Blair qualifies for 2026 U.S. Open after strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Zac Blair, a former BYU golfer, qualified for the U.S. Open for the third consecutive year. Blair shot 8-under 132 at Springfield Country Club, sharing medalist honors. This year’s Open will be held from June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York. Other Utah players, including Tony Finau and Patrick Fishburn, failed to qualify despite strong efforts.
- •Blair shot 64-68 to qualify at Springfield Country Club.
- •The 126th U.S. Open takes place from June 18-21, 2026.
- •Tony Finau missed the cut by two shots after a solid start.
- •Patrick Fishburn lost in a playoff for a qualifying spot.
- •Blair has previously competed in the U.S. Open four times.
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Former BYU golfer Zac Blair qualifies to play in U.S. Open for 3rd straight year
"Former BYU golfer Zac Blair will be Utah’s lone representative in U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills as other Utahns fall just short in qualifying Monday
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