Inside Golf Manitoba Media Release

Kuntz advances to U.S. Open Final Qualifier

Braxton Kuntz (Breezy Bend Country Club) has advanced to a Final Qualifier for the U.S. Open.

Kuntz carded a 3-under par 69 at the Country Club of Sioux Falls in South Dakota to finish T2 on the leaderboard. Bob Bell of Arizona won the event at 4-under par 68.

Evan Nachtigall (Elmhurst Golf & Country Club) and Kolby Lavich (EVO Golf) both missed the cut shooting rounds of 75 and 81 respectively.

For the final leaderboard, click here.

Kuntz will now select from designated courses across the United States to play in the Final Qualifier either May 18th or June 8th.

The 2026 U.S. Open is scheduled for June 18th to 21st at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.