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U.S. Hosts 2026 Open Qualifiers; Romo Falls Short

4/28/2026

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U.S. Open Qualifiers

The U.S. will host the 2026 U.S. Open qualifying series, with 100 sites holding qualifiers from April 27 and final qualifiers through June 8.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, MLB outfielder Aaron Hicks and captain J.T. Miller are competing; Romo shot a 9-over 79 on May 11, missing advancement.
Champions Ken Venturi (1964) and Orville Moody (1969) are the only players to win the U.S. Open after advancing through both qualifying stages.

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Pete Dye Hosts

The qualifying series will be played on courses designed by Pete Dye and Robert Trent Jones, highlighting architectural pedigree.
Pete Dye venues The Club at P.B. Dye (Ijamsville, MD) and The Cardinal (Greensboro, NC) will host May-June qualifiers.
Qualifiers also occur at Silver Lakes (Gadsden, AL) on May 7, Hawaii’s Wailua Golf Club and Pearl at Kalauao, and St. Thomas Golf & Country Club (Ontario) on June 8.

History

Historical Context

In 1964 Ken Venturi became the first sectional qualifier to win the 64th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club, illustrating the USGA’s open-qualifying ethos. The organization now repeats that model for the 2026 U.S. Open, staging qualifying across the nation and drawing athletes such as Tony Romo and Aaron Hicks.

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U.S. Open Qualifiers

The U.S. will host the 2026 U.S. Open qualifying series, with 100 sites holding qualifiers from April 27 and final qualifiers through June 8.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, MLB outfielder Aaron Hicks and captain J.T. Miller are competing; Romo shot a 9-over 79 on May 11, missing advancement.
Champions Ken Venturi (1964) and Orville Moody (1969) are the only players to win the U.S. Open after advancing through both qualifying stages.

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