Final Qualifying: Shot 68-72--140 at the Golf Club of Purchase and Century C.C., in Purchase, N.Y., on June 8

The 23-year-old from Milford, Conn., will make his third consecutive U.S. Open start, but first as a professional after completing his All-American career at the University of Virginia. James posted 2-under 140 at the Golf Club of Purchase and Century Country Club, in Purchase, N.Y. James helped the Cavaliers to a runner-up finish in the 2025 NCAA Championship, in Carlsbad, Calif. Virginia lost in the final to Oklahoma State, but James defeated Cowboy standout Preston Stout in his match. Stout won the 2026 NCAA individual title. In 2023, James won the Phil Mickelson Award for being the country's top freshman. He also represented the USA on a pair of victorious Walker Cup Teams in 2023 at St. Andrews in Scotland, and 2025 at Cypress Point Club. He also represented the U.S on the 2023 and 2024 Palmer Cup Teams. He advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 U.S. Amateur, losing to Parker Bell in 19 holes, and lost in the Round of 64 of the 2024 championship to eventual winner Jose Luis Ballester.. James tied for 33rd in the 2025 Valero Texas Open, getting into the PGA Tour event by capturing the Valero Texas Collegiate. He also has played in the Travelers Championship in his home state of Connecticut the past two years.