Three Gators earn U.S. Open berths on Golf's Longest Day
Monday, June 8, 2026 | Men's Golf
Incoming freshman Jackson Ormond, Alejandro Tosti and Billy Horschel secure spots in the championship field after 36-hole qualifying.
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y – Known as Golf's Longest Day, the final day of the U.S. Open Qualifying saw the Florida men's golf program on full display with three Gators, including incoming freshman earn spots into the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club from June 18-21.
With just 43 spots in the championship field available across 10 sites, players were tasked with navigating 36 holes in a single day to earn their place in the major championship.
The successful day for the Florida was started by the newest Gator in Jackson Ormond, an incoming freshman from Rochester, New York. The 18-year-old added to an impressive stretch that included graduating high school and making his Korn Ferry Tour debut over the weekend and shooting 1-under in his opening round.
Ranked the No. 6 recruit in his class, Ormond secured low amateur honors in a tie for first at 12-under par with rounds of 65-63. He bounced back after a double-bogey on his first hole of the day, making 14 birdies, an eagle, 17 pars and only two bogeys the rest of the way.
Right after Ormond, Alejandro Tosti (2015-18 & UF Grad 2020) became the second Gator to claim a spot, finishing runner-up (-8) at Lambton Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. After an opening-round of 68 (-1), the 2017 SEC Individual Champion clinched his U.S. Open debut in style by tying the course record of 63 (-7).
The third UF golfer to book his trip to Shinnecock was Gator Great, Billy Horschel (2006-09), who will make his 13th appearance at the U.S. Open. He finished T3 (-7) and was clutch down the stretch, making three birdies in his last five holes for a second round of 65 (-5), adding to his 68 (-2) in his first 18-holes.
With just 43 spots in the championship field available across 10 sites, players were tasked with navigating 36 holes in a single day to earn their place in the major championship.
The successful day for the Florida was started by the newest Gator in Jackson Ormond, an incoming freshman from Rochester, New York. The 18-year-old added to an impressive stretch that included graduating high school and making his Korn Ferry Tour debut over the weekend and shooting 1-under in his opening round.
Ranked the No. 6 recruit in his class, Ormond secured low amateur honors in a tie for first at 12-under par with rounds of 65-63. He bounced back after a double-bogey on his first hole of the day, making 14 birdies, an eagle, 17 pars and only two bogeys the rest of the way.
Right after Ormond, Alejandro Tosti (2015-18 & UF Grad 2020) became the second Gator to claim a spot, finishing runner-up (-8) at Lambton Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. After an opening-round of 68 (-1), the 2017 SEC Individual Champion clinched his U.S. Open debut in style by tying the course record of 63 (-7).
The third UF golfer to book his trip to Shinnecock was Gator Great, Billy Horschel (2006-09), who will make his 13th appearance at the U.S. Open. He finished T3 (-7) and was clutch down the stretch, making three birdies in his last five holes for a second round of 65 (-5), adding to his 68 (-2) in his first 18-holes.
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