Common Questions About US Golf Open, Answered!
What is U.S Open?
It is a national level open golf playing tournament, which is conducted on an annual basis.
When did it start?
The first US Open was played on October 4, 1895.
Who organizes the U.S Golf Open?
United States Golf Association (USGA) organizes the U.S Golf Open.
What is the format of U.S Golf Open?
There are 156 players in the field. The tournament consists of four-round, 72-hole stroke championship, experiencing a cut after 36 holes.
Who can participate in U.S Open?
The U.S Open is open to any person (professional and amateur) whose USGA’s Handicap Index does not exceed 1.4. If it exceeds 1.4, permissions have to be taken from USGA.
How many victories did the above four champions achieve?
Each of them achieved four victories.
Who is the oldest winner of U.S Open when it comes to age?
Hale Irwin is credited to be the oldest winner of U.S Open when it comes to age. In 1990, when he won the tournament, he was of 45 years old.
Who is the youngest person to win U.S Open?
In 1911, John McDermott was 19 years when he won the U.S Open.
Is there an age limit to participate in U.S Open?
There is no age limit. The youngest person to ever compete in U.S Open was a 14-year-old Andy Zhang in 2012.
How many world ranking points, winner get?
The winner receives One hundred world ranking points.
When is the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open Championship?
From May 28 through June 3. The 2018 U.S. Women’s Open will be played at Shoal Creek, located in Shoal Creek, Ala.
Do children need a ticket?
Yes, all youths 18 and under will need a Junior ticket.
Who Holds the Record for Most Wins in the U.S. Open?
The record for most wins by one golfer in the U.S. Open is four, and that record is shared by four golfers:
Willie Anderson: 1901, 1903, 1904, 1905.
Bobby Jones: 1923, 1926, 1929, 1930.
Ben Hogan: 1948, 1950, 1951, 1953.
Jack Nicklaus: 1962, 1967, 1972, 1980.
Willie Anderson: 1901, 1903, 1904, 1905.
Bobby Jones: 1923, 1926, 1929, 1930.
Ben Hogan: 1948, 1950, 1951, 1953.
Jack Nicklaus: 1962, 1967, 1972, 1980.
Is it true that British players initially dominated US Open?
Yes, this is true.
Who was the first American to win US Open and when?
In 1911, John J. McDermott was the first American (native born) to win U.S Open.
Where will the US Open 2018 be held?
The tournament will be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York.
What was the total worth of prize money, being offered in U.S Open 2017?
The total worth of prize money was 11.4 MILLION DOLLARS.
How much did the winner get?
The winner of U.S Open 2017 got 2.16 MILLION DOLLARS.
Who was the winner of U.S Open 2017?
In 2017, Brooks Koepka won the US Open by a winning margin of four strokes.
Who holds the record of most U.S Open victories?
Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus hold the record of most U.S Open victories.
Does the USGA supply a senior citizen discount?
No, they don't have discounted tickets for senior citizens.

118th U.S. Open Championship!
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Ticket Packages:
Weekly Ticket Package.
Championship Round Ticket Package.
Practice Round Ticket Package Includes.
Championship Round Ticket Package.
Practice Round Ticket Package Includes.
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The 2018 US Golf Open Championship will be the 118th U.S. Open, scheduled for June 14–17 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Shinnecock Hills, at the Hamptons.