Today is the day. I'm at Del Paso Country Club for US Open Final Qualifying — known across the golf world as "golf's longest day," and for good reason. 36 holes, one round in the morning and one in the afternoon, no breaks, no second chances. Out of the entire field, only 4 spots punch a ticket to the 2026 US Open.
This is as real as it gets. Every shot, every putt, every decision over these 36 holes could be the difference between playing in the US Open and going home. The pressure builds all day long, and by the back nine of round two, this course chews players up. Del Paso demands total focus from the first tee shot to the last putt — there's no easing into this one. I'm giving it everything I've got. Can I survive 36 grueling holes and find myself in that top 4?
