Welcome to “Golf’s Longest Day.”

If you’re a fan of high-stakes golf, today is your Super Bowl. Monday marked the biggest day in U.S. Open final qualifying — a grueling 36-hole marathon across 10 courses, where hundreds of players battled for a coveted spot in the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club (June 12–15).

And yes, while some call it “golf’s longest day,” you can just call it what it is: the ultimate test for players trying to turn dreams into tee times.

Let’s break down what you need to know — from how this all started to the key results and notable names still in (or out) of the mix.

What Is U.S. Open Final Qualifying?

Final qualifying is the last (and toughest) hurdle to make it into the U.S. Open. It’s a one-day, 36-hole pressure cooker hosted at select sites across the U.S. (and one in Canada).

It all began in April, with over 110 local qualifying events in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Now, survivors of those rounds join exempt players for this last shot at Oakmont.

How to Watch

Golf Channel is covering the action live, with 10 hours of coverage:

• 12–2 p.m. ET
• 4 p.m.–Midnight ET

You can also find live scores and updates at usopen.com.

Final Qualifying Sites and Notable Results

Here’s a look at the most important qualifying sites and how things shook out:

Canoe Brook Country Club – Summit, N.J.

Spots available: 4 | Players: 78
Qualified:

• James Nicholas (-7)
• Chris Gotterup (-6)
• Roberto Diaz (-6)
• Benjamin James (a) (-5)

Alternates: Max Theodorakis (-4), Garrett Engle (a) (-4)
Missed the cut: Michael Thorbjornsen (E), Jim Herman (+1)

Duke University Golf Club – Durham, N.C.

Spots available: 7 | Players: 84
Notable entrants:

• Webb Simpson (U.S. Open champ)
• Bill Haas
• Doc Redman
• Norman Xiong
  (Results pending)

Emerald Dunes – West Palm Beach, Fla.

Spots available: 4 | Players: 84
Notable entrants:

• Graeme McDowell
• Neal Shipley
• Luke Poulter
• Blades Brown (age 19, youngest U.S. Amateur stroke play medalist)
  (Results pending)

Kinsale Golf Club – Columbus, Ohio

Spots available: 6 | Players: 68
Notable entrants:

• Rickie Fowler
• Max Homa
• Padraig Harrington
• Matt Kuchar
• James Piot (2021 U.S. Amateur champ)
  (Results pending)

Lambton Golf & Country Club – Ontario, Canada

Spots available: 7 | Players: 70
Qualified:

• Kevin Velo (-8)
• Niklas Norgaard (-7)
• Matt Wallace (-7)
• Thorbjorn Olesen (-6)
• Mark Hubbard (-6)
• Victor Perez (-6)
• Takumi Kanaya (-5)
• Max McGreevy (-5)
• Emiliano Grillo (-5)

Missed the cut:
Harry Hall (-4), Luke Clanton (+2), Keith Mitchell (E)

Piedmont Driving Club – Atlanta, Ga.

Spots available: 5 | Players: 84
Notable entrants:

• Jason Dufner
• Zach Johnson
• J.B. Holmes
• Ollie Schniederjans
  (Results pending)

Springfield Country Club – Springfield, Ohio

Spots available: 4 | Players: 82
Notable entrants:

• Cole Hammer
• Brandt Snedeker
• Beau Hossler
  (Results pending)

Valencia Country Club – California

Spots available: 4 | Players: 84
Notable entrants:

• Preston Summerhays (two-time All-American)
  (Results pending)

Wine Valley Golf Club – Walla Walla, Wash.

Spots available: 2 | Players: 41
Notable entrant:

• Andrew Putnam (1 PGA Tour win)
  (Results pending)

Woodmont Country Club – Rockville, Md.

Spots available: 4 | Players: 84
Notable entrants:

• Stewart Cink
• Marc Leishman
• Brendan Steele
• Peter Uihlein
  (Results pending)

Previously Completed Final Qualifiers

Bent Tree CC – Dallas, Texas (May 19)

Qualified:

• Rasmus Neergaard Petersen (-11)
• James Hahn, Adam Schenk (-10)
• Lance Simpson (a), Carlos Ortiz (-8)
• Johnny Keefer (-7)

Notables out: Sergio Garcia (-6), Cameron Champ (-5)

Tarao Country Club – Shiga, Japan

Qualified:

• Yuta Sugiura, Scott Vincent (-10)
• Jinichiro Kozuma (-9)

Notables out: Ryo Ishikawa (-8)

Walton Heath GC – Surrey, England

Qualified:

• Jordan Smith (-10)
• Guido Migliozzi, Frederic LaCroix, Joakim Lagergren (-9)
• Sam Bairstow (-8)

Notables out: Edoardo Molinari (-6)

What’s Next?

The 2025 U.S. Open tees off June 12–15 at Oakmont Country Club, one of the toughest and most iconic venues in golf.
Final qualifying wraps up Monday evening, and more results will roll in. Keep checking usopen.com for updates and full scorecards.

TLDR (Too Long; Drove the Green)

• Final qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Open happened Monday across 10 sites.
• Players competed over 36 holes in one day.
• Big names like Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, and Webb Simpson are in the hunt.
• Oakmont Country Club hosts the U.S. Open June 12–15.
• Golf Channel has live coverage, and full scores are at usopen.com.

Source: Golf – U.S. Open final qualifying 2025: Scores, host sites, notable players

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Bryson DeChambeau is no stranger to chasing down Rory McIlroy on golf’s biggest stages — and on Sunday at the Masters, he’ll get another shot.

DeChambeau heads into the final round just two strokes behind McIlroy, setting up a dramatic finish at Augusta National. The two will tee off together in the final pairing after an electric Saturday that saw both stars flash brilliance down the stretch.

The reigning U.S. Open champion capped his third round with a massive highlight — draining a nearly 50-foot birdie putt from just off the 18th green to post a 3-under 69. That clutch finish not only drew roars from the gallery, but also secured DeChambeau a coveted spot alongside McIlroy for the final round.

“Those last few holes, I just kept telling myself, ‘Get in that final group. Just execute,’” said DeChambeau, who’s now carded three straight rounds in the 60s. “I made a beautiful putt to finish it off — that was cool.”

This isn’t the first time DeChambeau has been in this spot. At last year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, he found himself chasing McIlroy late in the final round. Back then, he held his nerve as McIlroy faltered, missing two short putts and bogeying three of the final four holes. DeChambeau’s memorable up-and-down from the bunker at 18 clinched the title by a single shot.

Now, they’re back at it.

Their paths briefly crossed during Saturday’s third round. DeChambeau made birdie at the par-5 15th with a slick up-and-down from behind the green, just as McIlroy was striking a beautiful tee shot into the par-3 16th. McIlroy would miss the birdie putt, settling for par.

While it wasn’t a full-on showdown yet, the moment offered a glimpse of what Sunday might bring.

“It’s always important in a major to be in the final group,” DeChambeau said. “But knowing it’s Rory? That just makes it more fun. We’re going to have a great battle tomorrow.”

McIlroy, 35, is chasing his long-awaited career Grand Slam — and after a blistering start Saturday, he looked every bit the part. He went 5-under through the first five holes, surged into the lead, and then regrouped after a couple of stumbles to eagle the 15th and close with a round of 66.

The crowd let him hear it with a standing ovation as he walked off 18. McIlroy is sitting at 12 under, two shots clear of DeChambeau.

DeChambeau’s path to contention hasn’t been flawless — but it’s been gritty. He birdied two of his first three holes Saturday, then gave one back with a bogey on No. 4. He bounced back with a birdie at No. 6 but found more trouble in the bunkers at No. 9. Still, he kept grinding.

That persistence is classic DeChambeau — the data-driven player known as “The Scientist” who never stops tinkering. After his opening-round 69, unhappy with his ball-striking, he stayed on the range under the floodlights long after the course emptied. The extra reps paid off with a 68 on Friday and another under-par round Saturday.

“I love the challenge of chasing,” he said. “You can’t let up. You have to hit every shot with full focus. Leading feels different — I’ve done that too — but tomorrow, it’s going to be about going for it.”

One year ago, DeChambeau also found himself in the mix at Augusta, but a Saturday 75 knocked him out of contention. He eventually tied for sixth.

This year, he’s right where he wants to be — in the final group, two shots back, and chasing a rival he’s already proven he can beat.

All eyes are now on Augusta’s fairways. With McIlroy gunning for history and DeChambeau playing with purpose, Sunday’s finale promises to be one for the ages.

Source: AP News – Bryson DeChambeau is trying to chase down Rory McIlroy again in a major. He has 18 holes to do it

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Nick Dunlap’s first round at the 2025 Masters is one he’ll likely want to erase from memory.

On Thursday, the 21-year-old phenom shot a staggering 18-over-par 90—making it one of the worst opening rounds in the tournament’s storied history. It’s the highest first-round score at Augusta since 2015, when two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw, then 63 and playing his final Masters, posted a 91.

To put it in perspective, Dunlap’s round was just five shots better than the worst score ever recorded in a single Masters round: Charlie Kunkle’s infamous 95 in 1956.

Things went south early for Dunlap. His opening tee shot hooked into the gallery, leading to a bogey. Unfortunately, that was just the beginning.

He racked up three more bogeys and a triple bogey on the front nine. The back nine was even more brutal—four double bogeys and three additional bogeys sealed his place in Masters infamy. Understandably, Dunlap declined to speak with reporters after his round.

What makes this performance so surprising is Dunlap’s resume. Just last season, he made headlines by winning two PGA Tour titles, including a history-making victory at The American Express in California—becoming the first amateur to win a Tour event since 1991.

But since turning pro, the Alabama native has yet to find his footing in major tournaments. He’s now missed the cut in his first five majors and, barring a miracle turnaround, Augusta looks like it’ll be number six.

Golf fans know all too well: the game can humble even the best. One week you’re striping irons and sinking putts, the next you’re just trying to keep it on the fairway. Recreational players watching might’ve even found some solidarity in Dunlap’s struggles—a reminder that the game doesn’t discriminate when it decides to punish.

Still, Dunlap’s talent is undeniable. At just 21, he has time—and potential—on his side. But the 2025 Masters? That’s one round he’ll hope to leave behind as he regroups for the road ahead.

Source: CNN – Nick Dunlap shoots one of the worst first-round scores in Masters history

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