U.S. Open Qualifying: 10 Pros Miss Out
- Dreams of competing in the U.S.Open have been dashed for several prominent golfers after final qualifying rounds.
- Max Homa, needing a two-putt birdie to secure his place at Oakmont, three-putted and lost in a playoff.
- Here's a look at some notable players who will likely miss the U.S.
Notable Players to miss U.S. Open Qualifying at Oakmont
Updated June 3, 2025
Dreams of competing in the U.S.Open have been dashed for several prominent golfers after final qualifying
rounds. While some secured their spots,others,including familiar names,will be absent from Oakmont. The
U.S. Open final qualifying saw both triumphs and disappointments.
Max Homa, needing a two-putt birdie to secure his place at Oakmont, three-putted and lost in a playoff.
Rickie Fowler also failed to advance, losing in a playoff for the final qualifying spot. These players are
among those unlikely to compete in the upcoming U.S. Open championship.
Here’s a look at some notable players who will likely miss the U.S. Open, barring any last-minute exemptions.
The U.S.Open, a major championship, will proceed without these contenders.
players Missing Out on Oakmont
Luke Clanton
Luke Clanton, 21, forfeited his U.S. Open exemption by turning professional at the RBC Canadian Open. Clanton
had earned the exemption by winning the Mark H.McCormack Medal in 2024 as the world’s top amateur.
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Max Homa splits with caddie
again, carries own bag in U.S.Open qualifying heartbreak
Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler tied for 7th at the Memorial, securing a spot in the Open Championship.Despite a solid season,
Fowler shot 70-69 in columbus but lost in a playoff for a qualifying spot and an alternate position.This
marks his second missed major of the season.
Sergio Garcia
sergio Garcia bogeyed the 36th hole at the Dallas qualifier, missing a playoff spot by one stroke. his streak
of 25 consecutive U.S. Open appearances is in jeopardy unless the USGA grants him a special exemption.
Adam Hadwin
Adam Hadwin shot 72-71, finishing outside the playoff range in Columbus. He will miss his second major of the
year after participating in all four last season.
Padraig Harrington
padraig Harrington, a three-time major winner, finished one shot shy of a playoff at the Columbus qualifier.
He will miss the Open for the second consecutive year.
Nicolai Hojgaard
Nicolai Hojgaard finished two strokes short of a playoff after shooting 66-70 in West palm Beach, Fla. The
24-year-old had played in the last seven majors.
Max Homa
Max Homa’s 69-70 in Columbus ended his streak of 21 consecutive majors played. He had previously tied for
60th at the PGA and 12th at the Masters.
Zach Johnson
zach Johnson shot 69-67 in Atlanta but finished three shots outside of qualifying. He last played in a U.S.
Open in 2021.
Jake Knapp
Jake Knapp, winner of the Mexico Open, shot 72-71 in Columbus but did not qualify for the national
championship.
Keith Mitchell
Keith Mitchell, despite a strong year, shot 72-68 in Canada and needed to qualify for Oakmont. He tied for
20th at the U.S. Open at LACC two years ago.
What’s next
The U.S. Open at Oakmont will proceed with a field of qualified players, while those who missed out will look
to future opportunities. The focus now shifts to the upcoming competition and the golfers who successfully
secured their spots.