U.S. Open Golf Championship

The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is an annual open national championship of golf in the United States. Established in 1895, it is the third of the four major championships in golf, and is staged by the United States Golf Association (USGA) in mid-June. The tournament is played over 72 holes of stroke play on an 18-hole course, with the winner being the player with the lowest total number of strokes.

The U.S. Open is known for its challenging setup, with thick roughs, narrow fairways, and lightning-fast greens, designed to test every facet of a golfer's skill set. The course is set up in such a way that scoring is very difficult, with a premium placed on accurate driving. This unique test has seen the transformation of legends from hopeful contenders to immortal champions, with players like Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods etching their names in U.S. Open lore.

Unlike majors with fixed venues, the U.S. Open travels across America's iconic golf courses, from the coastal cliffs of Pebble Beach to the historic layout of Pinehurst No. 2. Each course offers a distinct challenge, bringing out a varied palette of strategies and stirring up fresh excitement year after year.

The U.S. Open is truly open, with any amateur or professional golfer having a shot at glory through rigorous local and sectional qualifying rounds. This democratic approach gives rise to heartwarming stories of unknown players getting their moment in the limelight, adding a unique flavor to the championship's tapestry.