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Adam Scott's 100th Major; US Open Issues 35 Exemptions

5/19/2026

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Scott 100th Major

Adam Scott will play his 100th consecutive major at the 2026 US Open.
35 exemptions confirmed, including 24 for top-60 players such as 49th-ranked Scott.
Jordan Spieth (47th), Patrick Reed (21st) and Aaron Rai earned exemptions, with Reed's 12th US Open and Rai five-year exemption.
The 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, will feature Kristoffer Reitan's debut and Alex Smalley's appearance after climbing 36 spots.

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Uihlein Qualifies

LIV Golf player Peter Uihlein won the Dallas qualifier, becoming one of three participants to earn a U.S. Open spot.
2010 U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell qualified for the championship, marking his first appearance since 2020.
LIV Golf player Sergio Garcia missed the Dallas qualifier’s final playoff by two shots.
England’s Nathan Kimsey posted a 62 in the second round at Walton Heath to secure his U.S. Open debut.

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Scott 100th Major

Adam Scott will play his 100th consecutive major at the 2026 US Open.
35 exemptions confirmed, including 24 for top-60 players such as 49th-ranked Scott.
Jordan Spieth (47th), Patrick Reed (21st) and Aaron Rai earned exemptions, with Reed's 12th US Open and Rai five-year exemption.
The 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, will feature Kristoffer Reitan's debut and Alex Smalley's appearance after climbing 36 spots.

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