The United States Golf Association has revealed the host venues for its flagship championship over the next two years, selecting two of America's most storied golf courses to stage the U.S. Open.
Oakmont Country Club in suburban Pittsburgh will host the 2025 U.S. Open from June 12-15, marking a record 10th time the venue has welcomed the championship. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, will follow as the 2026 host from June 18-21.
"Bringing the U.S. Open Championship to Oakmont for the 10th time in 2025 is testament to the quality of this fine golf course and the longevity of the strong relationship the USGA has with the club," said Diana Murphy, president of the USGA.
The announcement came during the 116th U.S. Open, adding significance to the timing of the reveal. Murphy emphasized the championship's return to the iconic Pennsylvania venue after nine years.
Oakmont's championship pedigree runs deep through golf history. The H.C. Fownes design has previously hosted the U.S. Open in 1927, 1935, 1953, 1962, 1973, 1983, 1994, 2007, and 2016. The course has witnessed legendary moments, including Jack Nicklaus capturing his first professional victory in 1962 by defeating Arnold Palmer in an 18-hole playoff.
Eleven years later, Johnny Miller etched his name in major championship lore by firing an 8-under-par 63 in the final round to claim his only U.S. Open title. That round stood as the lowest ever posted in a major championship at the time.
Beyond the U.S. Open, Oakmont has hosted 17 USGA championships total, tied for second-most among American clubs behind only Merion Golf Club's 18. The venue's resume includes five U.S. Amateurs and two U.S. Women's Opens.
"We are thrilled to host the 2025 U.S. Open," said Ed Stack, president of Oakmont Country Club. "Oakmont and the USGA have had a very special relationship for nearly a century, and we are honored they have chosen Oakmont to host a record 10th U.S. Open in 2025."
The course's origins trace back to H.C. Fownes, who developed a passion for golf after a medical scare in 1898. Initially given just a few years to live due to vision problems from welding torch exposure, Fownes received a reprieve from a second medical opinion. His desire to build a course that would challenge the era's best players led to Oakmont's creation in 1903.
Henry Clay Fownes served as club president from inception until his death in 1935, with his son William Clay continuing the family legacy until 1946. Both father and son shared an unwavering commitment to maintaining Oakmont as golf's ultimate test.
For 2026, the USGA selected Shinnecock Hills, a venue equally steeped in championship tradition. The Long Island course will host its sixth U.S. Open and ninth USGA championship overall.
"In keeping with our goal of providing the most comprehensive test in championship golf, we are also honored to announce a return to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club for the 2026 U.S. Open Championship," Murphy said. "Four previous U.S. Opens there have yielded memorable competitions and worthy champions such as Raymond Floyd, Corey Pavin and Retief Goosen."
Shinnecock Hills hosted the second-ever U.S. Open in 1896, won by James Foulis. The venue returned for the centennial U.S. Open in 1995, where Corey Pavin prevailed over Greg Norman by two strokes. Raymond Floyd captured the 1986 championship there, while Retief Goosen earned his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills in 2004.
The course will also stage the 2018 U.S. Open, making it the only venue to host the championship across three different centuries. Willie Davis designed the original 12-hole layout in 1891, with members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation helping construct the course.
"You can't write the history of Shinnecock without writing the history of the USGA, and vice versa," said Barrett N. Pickett, Shinnecock Hills president. "Our relationship today is stronger than ever. We are honored to host the 2026 U.S. Open."
The modern course emerged from William Flynn's design and Dick Wilson's construction in 1931, drawing inspiration from British Isles layouts. The 2026 championship will mark the 20th U.S. Open held in New York state and the 11th on Long Island.
Both venues promise to deliver the stern tests that have defined their legacies, continuing the U.S. Open's tradition of crowning champions who can conquer golf's most demanding setups.
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