Each year, thousands of players tee it up in hopes of earning a coveted spot in the U.S. Open, but for a special group of elite junior golfers, the dream is still alive heading into the final stage of qualifying. Known as “Golf’s Longest Day,” U.S. Open Final Qualifying is one of the most grueling—and prestigious—tests in the sport. In 2025, 30 standout junior boys from across the country have defied the odds, posting impressive rounds at challenging local qualifiers to advance.

From sons of major champions to future NCAA standouts (and teammates), these rising stars represent the next generation of elite talent in American golf. Read on to meet the juniors who will be teeing it up against seasoned professionals in the pursuit of golf’s most elusive invitation.

Billy Boroughs – 

Result: Tied 3rd place with a score of 69 (1 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 72.8

Slope Rating: 134

Yardage: 6,716  yards

Location: Towhee Club, Spring Hill, TN

Date: April 22, 2025

 

Raymond Rebell – 

Result: Tied 3rd place with a score of 69 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.3

Slope Rating: 140

Yardage: 7,034 yards

Location: Three Ridges Golf Course, Knoxville, TN

Date: April 22, 2025

 

Callan Fahey – 

Result: Tied 4th place with a score of 69 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.7

Slope Rating: 148

Yardage: 7,072  yards

Location: Stonewall Orchard Golf Club,  Grayslake, Ill.

Date: April 23, 2025

 

Peyton Blackard – 

Result: Tied 2nd place with a score of 69 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 76.6

Slope Rating: 142

Yardage: 7,349  yards

Location: Otter Creek Golf Course, Columbus, IN

Date: April 25, 2025

 

Trace Carter – 

Result: Tied 3rd place with a score of 66 (6 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.1

Slope Rating: 133

Yardage: 7,024 yards

Location: Doublegate Country Club,  Albany, GA

Date: April 28, 2025

 

Peter Myers – 

Result: Tied 3rd place with a score of 68 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.3

Slope Rating: 138

Yardage: 6,842 yards

Location: Pinehurst #6,  Pinehurst, NC

Date: April 28, 2025

 

Liam Curtis – 

Liam Curtis, 18, of Kent, Ohio, was one of six players to advance from the Medina, Ohio, local qualifier on April 29. He is the son of Ben Curtis, who claimed the 2003 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s in his first-ever major-championship start, won four PGA Tour events and played in seven U.S. Opens. Liam, who will play at his father’s alma mater Kent State University in the fall of 2025, was the runner-up in the 2024 Ohio Division I state high school championship.

Result: Tied 3rd place with a score of 72 (Even par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 75.0

Slope Rating: 141

Yardage: 6,982 yards

Location: Weymouth Country Club, Medina, OH

Date: April 29, 2025

 

Major Ewing – 

Result: Tied 3rd place with a score of 66 (4 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.1

Slope Rating: 135

Yardage: 6,719 yards

Location: Canongate on White Oak, Newnan, GA

Date: April 30, 2025

 

Drake Harvey – 

Result: Tied Medalist with a score of 68 (4 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.2

Slope Rating: 141

Yardage: 6,981 yards

Location: Casablanca Golf Club, Mesquite, NV

Date: May 1, 2025

 

Robby Rosati – 

Result: Tied 2nd place with a score of 68 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.0

Slope Rating: 140

Yardage: 6,906 yards

Location: Woodway Country Club,  Darien, CT

Date: May 1, 2025

 

Jackson Cook –

Result: Tied 5th place with a score of 70 (2 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 75.0 

Slope Rating: 136

Yardage: 7,346 yards

Location: Koasati Pines at Coushatta, Kinder, LA

Date: May 4, 2025

 

Arth Sinha – 

Result: Medalist with a score of 66 (6 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.9

Slope Rating: 140

Yardage: 7,127 yards

Location: Wellington National Golf Club,  Wellington, FL

Date: May 5, 2025

 

Jayden Jun – 

Result: Tied 4th place with a score of 68 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.9

Slope Rating: 140

Yardage: 7,032  yards

Location: Indian Ridge Country Club (Grove Course),  Palm Desert, CA

Date: May 5, 2025

 

Kihei Akina – 

Result: Medalist with a score of 68 (4 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.3

Slope Rating: 133

Yardage: 7,159 yards

Location: Alpine Country Club, Highland, UT

Date: May 5, 2025

 

Blake Brown – 

Result: Tied for 2nd place with a score of 69 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.3

Slope Rating: 133

Yardage: 7,159 yards

Location: Alpine Country Club, Highland, UT

Date: May 5, 2025

 

Coltrane Mittag – 

Result: 2nd place with a score of 66 (5 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 75.0

Slope Rating: 131

Yardage: 6.949  yards

Location: Omaha Country Club, Omaha, NE

Date: May 7, 2025

 

Mason Howell – 

Result: Tied 1st place with a score of 64 (7 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 71.5

Slope Rating: 130

Yardage: 6,484 yards

Location: Hawkstone Country Club,  Gainesville, FL

Date: May 8, 2025

 

Parker Severs – 

Result: Tied 5th place with a score of 70 (2 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.9

Slope Rating: 146

Yardage: 6,770 yards

Location: Waterlefe Golf & River Club, Bradenton, FL

Date: May 8, 2025

 

Jackson Skinner – 

Result: Tied 4th place with a score of 68 (4 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 75.2

Slope Rating: 139

Yardage: 7,226  yards

Location: RTJ Lakes,  Glencoe, AL

Date: May 8, 2025

 

Jake Albert – 

Result: Tied 3rd place with a score of 69 (2 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.7

Slope Rating: 140

Yardage: 6,934 yards

Location: Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Raleigh, NC

Date: May 9, 2025

 

Callahan Harrell – 

Result: Tied for 2nd place with a score of 70 (2 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 75.5

Slope Rating: 145

Yardage: 6,860 yards

Location: Noyac Golf Club, Southampton, NY

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Sohan Patel – 

Result: 4th place with a score of 69 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.5

Slope Rating: 138

Yardage: 7,036 yards

Location: Lago Mar Country Club,  Fort Lauderdale, FL

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Noah Scavo – 

Result: Tied 4th place with a score of 69 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.4

Slope Rating: 135

Yardage: 6,925 yards

Location: Brentwood Country Club, Los Angeles, CA

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Isaac Rumler –

Result: Tied 3rd place with a score of 71 (1 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 76.4

Slope Rating: 138

Yardage: 7,343 yards

Location: Cedar Rapids Country Club, Cedar Rapids, IA

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Yiwen Wang  – 

Result: Tied 6th place with a score of 73 (1 over par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 76.2

Slope Rating: 149

Yardage: 6,937 yards

Location: The Connecticut Golf Club, Easton, CT

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Harper Ackermann – 

Result: Tied 2nd place with a score of 68 (3 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.3

Slope Rating: 138

Yardage: 7,020 yards

Location: Gateway National Golf Links, Madison, IL

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Luke Colton – 

Result: Tied 4th place with a score of 67 (5 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 75.1

Slope Rating: 142

Yardage: 7,068 yards

Location: Heath Golf & Yacht Club, Heath, TX

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Frederick Egnatios – 

Result: 4th place with a score of 71(1 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 74.0

Slope Rating: 148

Yardage: 7,184 yards

Location: The Estancia Club, Scottsdale, AZ

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Sam Udovich – 

Result: 3rd place with a score of 70 (1 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 75.0

Slope Rating: 141

Yardage: 7,167  yards

Location: Windsong Farm Golf Club, Independence, MN

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Drew McSpadden – 

Result: 4th place with a score of 66 (6 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 73.7

Slope Rating: 136

Yardage: 7,147 yards

Location: Forest Creek Golf Club, Round Rock, TX

Date: May 12, 2025

 

Jessy Huebner – 

Result: Tied Medalist with a score of 67 (5 under par)

Course Information:

Course Rating: 77.1

Slope Rating: 143

Yardage: 7,465  yards

Location: Panther National, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Date: May 13, 2025