how is a us open golf course chosen

by Fred Stoltenberg 6 min read

The US Open selects courses that usually display the promise of tight scoring and even par. It’s extremely rare for a golfer to be severely over-par. A US Open course is usually categorized as ‘open rough’ with undulating greens, pinched fairways, and a few short par fives in place of some par fours.

The USGA selects venues for the U.S. Open that rank among the most challenging courses in the United States. We intend that the U.S. Open prove the most rigorous examination of golfers.

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What golf course is the U.S. Open being played on?

Torrey Pines Golf CourseIt was a 72-hole stroke play tournament that was played June 17–20 on the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, San Diego, California....2021 U.S. Open (golf)Tournament informationLocationSan Diego, California 32°54′14″N 117°14′46″WCoordinates: 32°54′14″N 117°14′46″WCourse(s)Torrey Pines Golf Course South Course17 more rows

What makes the U.S. Open so difficult?

Under U.S. Open conditions, it can become nearly impossible. Firm, fast greens can lead to bogeys or worse, and wedges must be hit from poor lies in the rough. The USGA wants to make par relevant and not allow too many red numbers at a U.S. Open.

Where is the 2023 U.S. Open?

the Los Angeles Country ClubIn 2023, the U.S. Open will return to the West Coast at the North Course at the Los Angeles Country Club, June 15-18. The 2017 Walker Cup Match actually set the stage for the course hosting its first-ever U.S. Open.

Do amatuer golfers win money at U.S. Open?

The USGA enforces the rule to maintain a clear distinction between amateur golfers and professionals. The USGA offers one exception to the rule. Amateurs can keep prize money for winning a hole-in-one contest during the course of a tournament. But the amateur could not accept money for winning the tournament overall.