Max Homa is not going to be a part of the 2026 US Open.
5 Notable Names Absent From the US Open 2026 Featuring Max Homa
The 2026 US Open is all set to kick off this week at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. This event will feature 156 golfers competing for one of the most prestigious trophies in the golf world. While the lineup is filled with huge stars like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, many more big names are absent from the field.
Talking more about them, here's a look at 5 notable golfers who will miss this year's US Open.
#5 Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia failed to win the qualifying event for the 2026 US Open.
Sergio Garcia has once again failed to qualify for the U.S. Open. The golfer competed in a qualification event for the tournament in Dallas, TX, where he lost, and now he will miss the event for a second year in a row. The former Masters winner boasts one of the most spectacular major championship records, but his recent form has not lived up to his reputation.
Garcia has yet to win this season in LIV Golf as well, and he has only finished in the top five twice in the nine LIV tournaments this season so far.
#4 Tony Finau
Tony Finau will miss his first US Open in the last decade.
Tony Finau is one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour, which is why he is one of the most surprising names to miss the 2026 U.S. Open. Finau has made numerous appearances in major golf tournaments over the last decade, and this will be his first U.S. Open absence since 2017.
Finau's 2026 season has also been disappointing, with only one top-10 result, indicating that his game has been severely hampered.
#3 Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson is still out of the game due to family issues.
Phil Mickelson's main ambition in his golfing career is to win the U.S. Open. This is the only major he has never won, and if he registers a win there, he will become one of the few players to complete a career grand slam. Unfortunately, the golfer will miss this season's competition due to chronic health concerns in his family.
Mickelson has missed the majority of the season for the same reason and has only competed in one LIV tournament as well. His return date is still unknown, so it is unclear whether he will play in the Open Championship.
#2 Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is still out of the golf major.
Tiger Woods is a 15-time major winner, and fans have been waiting a long time for his return. The golfer hasn't played in a competitive tournament in nearly two years due to health difficulties. For the same reasons, Woods will miss both the 2026 U.S. Open and the 2026 Open Championship.
This will be the golfer's second consecutive season without playing a major. He is currently in Switzerland completing his rehabilitation program, which is scheduled for completion in June.
#1 Max Homa
Max Homa failed to win the qualifying event in Canada for the 2026 US Open.
Max Homa is one of the biggest household names on the PGA Tour. He has been one of the circuit's most consistent players, although he did not win the Canadian qualification event for the US Open. This makes him one of the more surprising names to miss the event, despite finishing in the top ten at the 2026 Masters.