LSU's Árni Sveinsson becomes the first ever Icelander to qualify for U.S. Open

Somewhere in Garðabær, Iceland, there’s a party going on tonight.

That’s because native son Arni Sveinsson has become the first Icelandic man to qualify for the U.S. Open, posting a 9 under across two rounds at Lakes Golf and Country Club in Ohio on Monday part of Golf’s Longest Day.

Along with J.B. Holmes and Vaughn Harber, Sveinsson emerged from a four-player playoff to claim the final available spot. The trio joined Davis Thompson, who was safely in the clubhouse after finishing 11 under across 36 holes.

Sveinsson is a LSU rising junior who is set to compete next month as a member of Team International when the 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup tees off at Tralee Golf Links in West Barrow, Ireland.

Before that trip across the pond, Sveinsson will make the trip out to Long Hill where Shinnecock Hills hosts the year’s third major championship.

It’s Official: Árni Sveinsson is heading to the U.S. Open after a four-way playoff!

He becomes the first ever Icelander to qualify for the prestigious tournament with nine under in two rounds (67, 68).#GeauxLow | Golf Channel pic.twitter.com/293errJv7C

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