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