The journey to the 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills will pass through Springfield Country Club on Monday, June 8, as the historic venue hosts U.S. Open Final Qualifying for the 17th time. One of only 13 Final Qualifying sites worldwide and one of two in Ohio, Springfield will once again welcome an elite field of professionals and amateurs seeking one of golf's most coveted opportunities. 

Known throughout the game as "Golf's Longest Day," Final Qualifying consists of 36 holes contested in a single day. This year's Springfield field features 76 competitors, including 39 professionals and 37 amateurs representing six countries and 27 states. The international field includes players from the United States, South Africa, Mexico, Australia, England, Italy, and Canada, highlighting the global appeal of the championship. 

PGA Tour Winners Headline Deep Field

Several accomplished PGA Tour veterans will tee it up in Springfield, bringing a combined 30 PGA Tour victories to the field.

Among the favorites is Brandt Snedeker, owner of 10 PGA Tour victories and a former FedEx Cup Champion. Snedeker begins his day at 8:11 a.m. on No. 10 and starts his second round at 1:41 p.m. on No. 1.

Billy Horschel, an eight-time PGA Tour winner and the 2014 FedEx Cup Champion, will begin at 7:22 a.m. on No. 1 before making the turn to No. 10 at 12:52 p.m.

Six-time PGA Tour winner Tony Finau remains one of the most recognizable names in the field. A five-time U.S. Open competitor, Finau will tee off at 7:55 a.m. on No. 1 and 1:25 p.m. on No. 10.

Recent PGA Tour winner Taylor Pendrith, who posted a top-five finish in this year's PGA Championship, joins Finau in the same pairing at 7:55 a.m. and 1:25 p.m.

Two-time PGA Tour winner and Presidents Cup participant Cameron Davis opens play at 8:11 a.m. on No. 10 before starting his afternoon round at 1:41 p.m. on No. 1.

Additional PGA Tour experience comes from Nick Hardy (9:12 a.m. No. 1 / 2:42 p.m. No. 10), Robert Streb (7:05 a.m. No. 10 / 12:35 p.m. No. 1), and Zac Blair (7:16 a.m. No. 10 / 12:46 p.m. No. 1), while Korn Ferry Tour winners Zac Blair and Dylan Wu add even more professional pedigree to the field.

Amateur Standouts Looking to Break Through

The amateur and young professional contingent is equally impressive and includes several of the nation's top-ranked players.

Leading the group is Neal Shipley, now in his first year on the PGA Tour, Neal earned low amateur honors at both the Masters Tournament and U.S. Open during his remarkable 2024 season. Shipley begins at 7:11 a.m. on No. 1 and 12:41 p.m. on No. 10. 

Kentucky's Noah Kent, runner-up at the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship, tees off at 7:38 a.m. on No. 10 and 1:08 p.m. on No. 1. Fellow elite amateurs Jacob Modleski (8:17 a.m. No. 1 / 1:47 p.m. No. 10), Max Herendeen (8:06 a.m. No. 1 / 1:36 p.m. No. 10), and Finley Bartlett (8:39 a.m. No. 1 / 2:09 p.m. No. 10) will also look to secure a coveted U.S. Open berth. 

Ohio Storylines Take Center Stage

A number of local and regional players will have the support of the gallery throughout the day. 

Former Ohio standout Austin Greaser returns to familiar territory and will tee off at 8:00 a.m. on No. 10 and 1:30 p.m. on No. 1. Fellow Ohioan Maxwell Moldovan, starts at 9:17 a.m. on No. 10 and 2:47 p.m. on No. 1. 

Additional Ohio competitors include TJ Kreusch (7:15 a.m. No. 10 / 12:46 p.m. No. 1), Andrew Dorn (8:00 a.m. No. 10 / 1:30 p.m. No. 1), and AJ Wilhelm (7:33 a.m. No. 1 / 1:03 p.m. No. 10). 

Another player to watch is Grant Haefner, who captured medalist honors at Springfield Country Club one year ago. Haefner returns seeking another successful performance and will tee off at 8:06 a.m. on No. 1 and 1:36 p.m. on No. 10. 

Experience at Springfield

Several players arrive with significant history at Springfield's Final Qualifier. 

Nick Hardy has successfully advanced to the U.S. Open five times through Final Qualifying and will be making his ninth appearance at Springfield. Hardy qualified in 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2023, including medalist honors in 2016 as an amateur. 

Zac Blair will also make his ninth Springfield appearance and has advanced three times, including earning medalist honors in 2024 and co-medalist honors in 2019. 

Seventeen players in this year's field also competed at Springfield in 2025, including Blair, Hardy, Droemer, Greaser, Herendeen, Moldovan, Modleski, Snedeker, Streb, Wiseman, Wu, and defending medalist Haefner. 

A Tradition of Championship Golf

Final Qualifying will take place at 13 sites around the world in 2026, including 10 in the United States and three international venues in England, Japan, and Canada. Springfield Country Club's long-standing role in the championship has made it one of the premier qualifying sites in the country, consistently producing memorable performances and dramatic finishes. 

With PGA Tour winners, accomplished amateurs, local favorites, and future stars all chasing a place in the U.S. Open field, Springfield Country Club is once again set to host one of the most compelling days in championship golf.