Max Homa US Open Bid In Dramatic Qualifier

In an exciting turn of events at the US Open Columbus Sectional Qualifier, Max Homa and his caddie made headlines but not for the right reasons. Known for his flair and sharp ball-striking, Homa fought through a strong field that included big names like Rickie Fowler, Justin Lower, and Cameron Young.

This time, it wasn’t just Homa’s performance that drew attention. Playing without his caddie — who was notably absent amid rumors of a split after just two months together — Homa carried his own bag through the grueling 36-hole day. Despite his valiant effort, Homa came up just short, losing in a playoff and missing out on securing his U.S. Open spot. The story adds a dramatic chapter to the unfolding Max Homa US Open saga.

Max Homa Caddie Headlines Qualifier Drama

The spotlight wasn’t solely on Homa. Rickie Fowler, a fan favorite, was also part of the playoff action. However, it was Cameron Young who birdied the first playoff hole to claim the final qualifying spot and leave the others looking toward alternate status.

Complete List of Qualifiers – Columbus Sectional

Here are the six players who officially earned their spot in the upcoming U.S. Open from the Columbus sectional:

Position	Player	Country/Location	Total	Round 1	Round 2	Score	Status
1	Erik Van Rooyen	South Africa	-13	64	67	131	Qualified
T2	Bud Cauley	Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.	-7	69	68	137	Qualified
T2	Lanto Griffin	Blacksburg, Va.	-7	69	68	137	Qualified
T2	Justin Lower	Akron, Ohio	-7	68	69	137	Qualified
5	Harrison Ott	Franklin, Tenn.	-6	67	71	138	Qualified
6	Cameron Young	Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.	-5	71	68	139	Qualified (Won Playoff)
CUT	Chase Johnson	Boynton Beach, Fla.	-5	68	71	139	Alternate 1
CUT	Eric Cole	Tequesta, Fla.	-5	70	69	139	Alternate 2

Looking Ahead to the U.S. Open

With this dramatic qualifier behind him, Max Homa only chance to play in this year U.S. Open is that he wins the RBC Canadian Open.