See the complete list of 156 golfers in the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont
The 2025 U.S. Open is here and now, all 156 spots have been claimed.
Ryan Fox earned his way in Sunday. After winning the RBC Canadian Open, his spot in the updated Official World Golf Ranking went up to 32nd, safely inside the top 60 in the world ranking by this week's deadline.
Five others – Eric Cole, Chase Johnson, Doug Ghim, Takumi Kanaya and Riki Kawamoto – got in off the alternates list. Matthew Jordan, also an alternate, received a spot in the wake of Sahith Theegala's withdrawal due to his recent neck injury.
The U.S. Open's final qualifying on June 2 added 47 names. The championship will also include 15 amateurs, 14 LIV golfers and 11 past champions, including defending U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau.
Between now and the first tee shots Thursday, there could be last-minute changes, but the remaining alternates and second alternates from various Final Qualifying sites will have to wait and see if anyone else chooses to drop out ahead of the start of the 125th U.S. Open.
Golfers in the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont
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