List earned a spot in his fourth U.S. Open by way of being ranked No. 52 in the Official World Golf Ranking as of May 21. Narrowly missed out on his first PGA Tour victory in March whe he lost to Justin Thomas in a playoff at the Honda Classic. The former standout at Vanderbilt University was the runner-up in the 2004 U.S. Amateur, falling to Ryan Moore in the final.
| Year | Site | Scores | To Par | Finish |
| 2018 | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club | 75-77 | +12 | MC |
| 2007 | Oakmont Country Club | 77-79 | +16 | MC |
| 2005 | Pinehurst No. 2 | 82-71 | +13 | MC |
| 2003 | Olympia Fields Country Club (North Course) | 75-74 | +9 | MC |