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.
US Open 2025 at Oakmont
June 12-15, 2025 • Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania
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
Championship Records
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 | TicketsUS 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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- All about Golf
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