This week marks the playing of the 126th U.S. Open, with this iteration being played at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island, New York. This will be Shinnecock’s sixth U.S. Open, putting it in a tie for third-most times hosting the event.
One of the venues already on six will quickly break that tie, though.
Where is the 2027 US Open Golf Championship?
The U.S. Open will return to Pebble Beach Golf Links in 2027, putting the event back at one of the most scenic venues in the sport. This will be Pebble Beach’s seventh time hosting the U.S. Open, tying it with Baltusrol Golf Club for second most. Only Oakmont Country Club has hosted more times (10).
The course, which opened in 1919, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. Located on the coastline of the Monterey Peninsula in Central California, it features rugged cliffs that look out over the beautiful beaches and waves of the Pacific Ocean.
What are the dates for the 2027 US Open Golf Championship?
The 2027 U.S. Open will take place from Thursday, June 17, to Sunday, June 20.
How many times has the US Open been played at Pebble Beach?
The U.S. Open has been played at Pebble Beach six times; the 2027 event will make seven.
In 2022, the USGA and Pebble Beach announced a partnership that will have the course host the U.S. Open in 2032, 2037 and 2044. Pebble Beach will also host the U.S. Women’s Open in 2035, 2040 and 2048.
When’s the last time the US Open was played at Pebble Beach?
The last time Pebble Beach hosted the U.S. Open was 2019. Gary Woodland beat out Brooks Koepka, preventing Koepka from becoming the first golfer in over a century to win three straight U.S. Opens.
Best U.S. Open moments at Pebble Beach
1972
Jack Nicklaus secured his 11th major with one of the sport’s most incredible shots. Leading by three at the long, par-3 17th, Nicklaus flushed a 1-iron off the tee. The ball bounced once, collided with the flag and settled inches from the hole.
1982
Nicklaus and No. 17 factored heavily into the result 10 years later, as well. The Golden Bear was in the clubhouse tied with Tom Watson for the lead as Watson came to 17. Watson’s tee shot left him with a downhill pitch shot from heavy rough.
Watson’s caddy, Bruce Edwards, told him to get the ball close, to which Watson replied, “Close, hell, I’m going to sink it.” He did exactly that and, while celebrating on the green, said to Edwards “I told you so.” Following his birdie at No. 18, Watson had his first and only U.S. Open win.
2000
In what remains the most dominant performance in golf history, Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes, the largest margin of victory in any major to this day. He also set then-U.S. Open records by shooting 12-under par with 272 total strokes.
Woods’ victory kicked off the famed “Tiger Slam.” Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of his win was the totally defeated mindset he gave the rest of the field.
“Before we went out, I knew I had no chance,” said four-time major champion Ernie Els of the final round. Woods had built a 10-stroke lead.
