Flight diverted for mid-flight medical emergency; seven PGA Tour Americas players reach U.S. Open qualifier venue after overnight delay

A medical emergency on a Mexico City-to-Miami flight forced seven PGA Tour Americas players to make an unscheduled landing in Veracruz on Monday morning. U.S. Open final qualifying.

The aircraft diverted to Veracruz after the medical issue arose. com reported. The seven players deplaned and waited for a replacement aircraft.

M. m. Chris Nido was the only player among the seven who reached BallenIsles Country Club in time to compete. Nido had the last tee time of the morning.

His equipment remained in Mexico, so he borrowed a friend’s clubs to play. Luis Gagne was also among the seven players on the diverted flight; the remaining five have not been publicly named.

U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Abraham Ancer, Sergio Garcia, Josele Ballester, Byeong Hun An, Thomas Detry, Tony Finau, Max Homa, and Lucas Glover all failed to qualify through final qualifying. The article was originally posted on DailyClubGolf and last updated on June 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM ET.