How Do Players Get Approved For The U.S. Open?
Open is the 3rd men's Major of the season with 25 ways a player can earn a spot in the field.
The 126th U.S. Open Championship, will be played this June at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, in Southampton, New York.
J.J. Spaun will attempt and protect his title versus a 156-player field, June, 18-21.
How players certify for the U.S. Open complete list
Winners of the U.S. Open Championship the last 10 years (2016-2025)
Top-10 scores and ties from the 2025 U.S. Open Championship.
Winner of the 2025 U.S. Senior Open .
Winner of the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship.
Winners of the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur runner-up (amateur only).
Winners of the Masters tournament (2022-2026).
Winners of the PGA Championship (2022-2026).
Winners of the Open Championship (2021-2025).
Winners of The PLAYERS Championship (2024-2026).
Winner of the 2025 DP World Tour BMW PGA Championship.
Players who qualified and eligible for the 2025 Tour Championship.
Multiple winners of PGA Tour events that award full-point allotment for the FedEXCup, from the 2025 U.S. Open to the start of 2026 U.S. Open.
Top 5 players in the 2026 FedEXCup standings since May 18, 2026.
The points leader from the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season utilizing combined points (Korn Ferry Tour routine season and finals).
Top 2 gamers from the final 2025 Race to Dubai Rankings.
The leading gamer on the 2026 Race to Dubai Rankings since May 18, 2026.
Winner of 2025 The Amateur Championship performed by the R&A (amateur just).
Winner of the 2025 Mark H. McCormack Medal (Men's World Amateur Golf Ranking, amateur only).
Winner of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Individual Golf Championship (amateur only).
Winner of the 2026 Latin America Amateur Championship (amateur only).
Top 60 Official World Golf Ranking leaders and ties since May, 2026. Players need to choose a certifying website at the time of entry.
Top 60 Official World Golf Ranking leaders and ties as of June 15, 2026. Players need to choose a qualifying website at the time of entry.
The leading player who is not exempt and in the top 3 of the final 2025 LIV Golf Individual Standings as of May 18, 2026.
Top gamer who is not exempt and in the leading 3 of the 2026 LIV Golf Individual Standings as of May 18, 2026.
Special exemptions as chosen by the USGA. Players must pick a qualifying website at the time of entry. Deadline for request is May 10, 2026.
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