⛳ Cameron Young Secures Spot in 2025 U.S. Open with Playoff Heroics
On a day packed with pressure and playoff drama, Cameron Young clinched his ticket to the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club by delivering clutch birdies on three of his final four holes and sinking a 12-foot birdie in a five-man playoff in Columbus, Ohio.
After a year filled with setbacks, Young was forced to enter a 36-hole qualifier—an unusual position for the rising PGA Tour star. But he rose to the moment, finishing with flair and earning his place in one of golf’s most prestigious events.
“I feel like I showed myself something today,” Young said. “For so long today I saw nothing go in.”
🏌️♂️ How Cameron Young Won the Playoff
Young’s playoff began on the 10th hole, where he found the left rough off the tee but spun a wedge shot to 12 feet below the hole. With nerves of steel, he drained the birdie putt, punching his ticket to Oakmont for the June 12–15 major.
📍 Notable U.S. Open Qualifiers from Other Sites
Across 10 qualifying sites, 47 players earned spots in the 2025 U.S. Open field:
🔹 Ohio – Columbus & Springfield
- Erik van Rooyen dominated with a 64 to qualify easily.
- Zac Blair emerged from a four-man playoff in Springfield.
- Rickie Fowler failed to qualify, eliminated with a final-hole bogey.
🔹 Canada
- Thorbjorn Olesen and Emiliano Grillo were among seven to qualify.
- Kevin Velo led the Canadian qualifier.
- Amateur Luke Clanton missed out after going pro for the Canadian Open.
🔹 North Carolina
- Zach Bauchou led qualifiers.
- Seven players advanced from this Korn Ferry Tour-connected site.
🔹 Georgia (Atlanta)
- 17-year-old Mason Howell shot 18-under to qualify.
- Jackson Koivun and Tyler Weaver, both amateurs, also made it through.
🔹 Maryland – LIV Golf Spotlight
- Marc Leishman qualified, while Sebastián Muñoz missed out.
- Of 15 LIV players entered, five withdrew, and five didn’t turn in cards.
🔹 Walla Walla, Washington
- Matt Vogt, a dentist and former Oakmont caddie, qualified in a full-circle moment.
🧩 What This Means for the U.S. Open Field at Oakmont
The U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, known for its brutal rough and slick greens, is now one step closer to completion with these final qualifiers. While stars like Cameron Young made headlines, the mix of amateurs, veterans, and comeback stories adds layers of excitement to the 2025 edition.
❓ Most Asked FAQs
❓Did Cameron Young qualify for the U.S. Open?
Yes, he qualified via a 5-man playoff in Columbus after birdieing three of his final four holes and sinking a 12-footer in the playoff.
❓Where is the 2025 U.S. Open being held?
The 2025 U.S. Open will take place at Oakmont Country Club from June 12–15.
❓Who missed U.S. Open qualification?
Notable players who missed include Rickie Fowler, Luke Clanton, and several LIV Golf pros like Sebastián Muñoz and Lee Westwood.
❓How many players qualified on June 3?
47 players qualified across 10 U.S. Open final qualifying sites.
❓What is Cameron Young’s best finish at a major?
Cameron Young’s best finish at a major was T-2 at the 2022 Open Championship.
✅ Conclusion
Cameron Young’s gutsy playoff win shows his resilience in a season full of adversity. With his place secured at Oakmont, fans can expect fireworks as the rising star takes on golf’s ultimate test at the 2025 U.S. Open.
