The 2025 U.S. Open is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated golf tournaments of the year, with 27 players recently added to the field through world rankings and qualifiers. However, one notable absence will be Sergio Garcia, who failed to qualify for the first time since 1999.

Key Additions to the Field

• Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson led the seven qualifiers, including Carlos Ortiz, who secured his spot with a birdie on his final hole.
• Davis Riley and Joe Highsmith moved into the top 60 in the world rankings after strong performances in the PGA Championship.

Notable Absences

• Sergio Garcia missed out after bogeying his final hole in the 36-hole qualifier in Dallas.
• Laurie Canter was bumped from the top 60 but remains exempt as the highest-ranked player on the European tour points list.

LIV Golf Representation

Five more LIV Golf players have qualified, including Jinichiro Kozuma from the Japan qualifier and Joaquín Niemann as the leading player on LIV points.

Upcoming Qualifiers

Most of the final qualifying events are scheduled for June 2 across the U.S. and Canada, with the NCAA men's individual champion to be determined on May 26.

Venue and Historical Context

The U.S. Open will be held from June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, where Dustin Johnson won his first major. Scottie Scheffler, who recently captured his third major at the PGA Championship, made his U.S. Open debut at Oakmont in 2019.

Exempt Players

The field of exempt players stands at 85, slightly higher than usual, with the tournament aiming to have about half the field (78 players) qualify.

Final Thoughts

The 2025 U.S. Open promises to be a thrilling event with a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars, all vying for one of golf's most prestigious titles.