Bryson DeChambeau had secured his place in the U.S. Open field as one of the top LIV Golf contenders.
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June 17 2026, Published 11:57 a.m. ET
The 126th U.S. Open will take place from June 18 to June 21, 2026, at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York. The major championship will feature a 156-player field, which includes 13 LIV Golf players who secured their spots through different qualification routes.
The LIV Golf group includes some of the biggest names in the sport, with former U.S. Open champions Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm among the headliners. Both players earned their places through multi-year major exemptions. Other LIV stars reached the field through world ranking positions and final qualifying events.
LIV Roster for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
Tyrrell Hatton had earned his place in the U.S. Open field as one of the LIV Golf players set to compete at Shinnecock Hills.
These LIV Golf stars earned their places through exemptions, world rankings and the final qualification process:
Golfer | OWGR | Qualification Pathway | LIV Team |
Jon Rahm | 8 | 2021 U.S Open Champion / OWGR Top 60 | Legion XIII |
Tyrrell Hatton | 21 | 2025 U.S. Open Top 10 / OWGR Top 60 | Legion XIII |
Bryson DeChambeau | 32 | Former Champion (2020, 2024) / OWGR Top 60 | Crushers GC |
David Puig | 56 | Top 60 OWGR Entry | Fireballs GC |
Joaquin Niemann | 80 | Top 3 Player in 2025 LIV Standings | Torque GC |
Lucas Herbert | 88 | 2026 LIV Standings Performance | Ripper GC |
Laurie Canter | 98 | 2025 DP World Tour Race to Dubai | Majesticks GC |
Graeme McDowell | 106 | Dallas Final Qualifying Survivor | OKGC |
Caleb Surratt | 109 | Dallas Final Qualifying Survivor | Legion XIII |
Cameron Smith | 136 | Former Major Winner (2022 Open) | Ripper GC |
Peter Uihlein | 181 | Dallas Final Qualifying Survivor | RangeGoats GC |
Carlos Ortiz | 188 | 2025 U.S. Open Top 10 Finisher | Torque GC |
Dustin Johnson | N/A | Former Champion (2016) - Final year of 10-yr exemption | 4Aces GC |
Several Big Names Left Out of 2026 U.S. Open Field
Phil Mickelson had remained away from major action due to personal family reasons.
Several top names will miss the action at Shinnecock Hills, with Phil Mickelson among the biggest absentees. He stepped away from competitive golf earlier this year due to a personal family health matter. He had already missed the PGA Championship and the Masters.
Mickelson's five-year major exemption from his 2021 PGA Championship victory has also ended, which means he will need another route to earn a place in future events.
Max Homa had missed out on the U.S. Open field after he failed to secure a spot through qualification.
Tiger Woods is another major name absent from the tournament. The three-time U.S. Open champion remains away from the sport as he continues his recovery after a vehicle incident earlier this year. Marco Penge also withdrew due to health issues after a viral infection. Meanwhile, Max Homa and Tony Finau failed to earn spots in the field through the qualification process.
How To Watch the 2026 U.S. Open: TV and Livestream Details
Tiger Woods had missed the U.S. Open as he continued his recovery away from competitive golf.
The 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills will have full live coverage across three major networks. USA Network will start the broadcast with the first round on Thursday, June 18, from 6:30 AM to 5 PM ET.
NBCSN will cover the late Thursday action and the early part of Friday's second round. NBC will then take over as the main weekend network, with coverage through the final round on Sunday.
Golf fans will also have several online options to watch the tournament. Peacock will provide live access to NBC and NBCSN coverage throughout the event. Fans can also use USOpen.com and the USGA App for featured groups and select hole coverage.
Other live TV platforms, such as YouTube TV and DirecTV, will provide access to the network broadcasts. Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the tournament on Sky Sports.