US Open Golf Championship

Golf's Ultimate Test • Established 1895 • 125th Championship in 2025

The US Open Championship is renowned as golf's toughest test, featuring the most challenging course setups in professional golf. Organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA), this prestigious major championship has crowned golf's greatest champions since 1895. The tournament is famous for its narrow fairways, thick rough, and lightning-fast greens that push the world's best players to their limits.

124 Championships Held
4 Most Wins (4 Players)
272 Record Low Score
$20M 2024 Prize Pool

US Open 2025 at Oakmont

June 12-15, 2025 • Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania

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The championship returns to the legendary Oakmont Country Club for a record 10th time. Known as the "King of Courses," Oakmont's Church Pews bunker and sloped greens make it one of golf's most demanding tests.

Recent US Open Champions

2024
Bryson DeChambeau
Pinehurst No. 2
2023
Wyndham Clark
Los Angeles CC
2022
Matt Fitzpatrick
The Country Club
2021
Jon Rahm
Torrey Pines
2020
Bryson DeChambeau
Winged Foot
2019
Gary Woodland
Pebble Beach

Championship Records

Most Victories: 4 - Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus
Lowest 72-Hole Score: 272 (-8) - Rory McIlroy (2011)
Largest Winning Margin: 15 strokes - Tiger Woods (2000)
Youngest Winner: 19 years - John McDermott (1911)
Oldest Winner: 45 years - Hale Irwin (1990)
Most Runner-up Finishes: 4 - Phil Mickelson

What Makes the US Open Unique?

  • Course Setup: The USGA creates the toughest conditions in golf with narrow fairways, thick rough, and firm, fast greens
  • Par is Sacred: Unlike other majors, the US Open aims to protect par, with winning scores often near even par
  • Qualifying: The most democratic major - half the field earns their spot through local and sectional qualifying
  • 18-Hole Playoff: Traditionally used an 18-hole Monday playoff (now changed to 2-hole aggregate playoff)
  • Father's Day Finish: Traditionally concludes on Father's Day Sunday in June
  • Prize Money: Offers the highest purse in golf, with $20 million in 2024

Compare Golf's Major Championships

The Masters

April at Augusta National
Exclusive field, Green Jacket

PGA Championship

May at rotating venues
PGA professionals, Wanamaker Trophy

The Open Championship

July at UK links courses
Oldest major, Claret Jug

2025 at Royal Portrush:

Preview | Odds | Tickets

US Open

June at rotating US venues
Toughest test, highest purse

Essential US Open Information

Tournament Format

  • 72-hole stroke play (4 rounds)
  • 156-player field
  • 36-hole cut to top 60 and ties
  • Sectional qualifying at 100+ sites

Future Venues

  • 2025: Oakmont CC, Pennsylvania
  • 2026: Shinnecock Hills, New York
  • 2027: Pebble Beach, California
  • 2028: Winged Foot, New York

Notable Moments

  • Tiger's 15-shot win at Pebble (2000)
  • Payne Stewart at Pinehurst (1999)
  • Arnold Palmer's charge (1960)
  • Jack Nicklaus' 18 majors quest

US Open Merchandise & Books

Get official US Open gear and read about the championship's greatest moments

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