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When the average person is asked to think about a golfing event, they will think of the US Open. It’s easy to see why.

In 2024, the US Open was only allowed to hold 45,000 fans due to safety and the size of the course itself. However, online and via streaming, the event attracted around six million viewers. So, it’s highly likely that the tickets to go to the event were snapped up pretty quickly as the nation’s love of golf continues to grow.

With the 2025 US Open just around the corner, fans of golf are intrigued by the numbers the event will pull this year, as well as who is likely to win. So, if that sounds like you, everything you need to know is right here.

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History of the US Open

Golf is far from being a new sport, and the first US Open was held in 1895, taking place on October 4, at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. The competition had 36 holes and was completed in a single day by ten professionals and one amateur.

At the time of writing, the golfers who have won the most US Opens to date are Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus, each winning four times each. Unsurprisingly, world-famous golfer Tiger Woods is not far behind, having won three times.

When and Where is the US Open Taking Place?
In 2025, the US Open golf tournament is due to take place from June 12 to June 15, 2025, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA.

Who is Competing in the US Open 2025?

There is a long list of competitors at the US Open 2025, but for fans of the sport, here are some of the key names to keep an eye out for:

• Scottie Scheffler
• Rory McIlroy
• Xander Schauffele
• Jon Rahm
• Bryson DeChambeau
• Ludvig Aberg

 How Do Players Get To The US Open?

OK, this is a bit complicated, as there are many ways a golfer can get invited to or qualify for the US Open.

There are the exemptions, which are, in essence, immediate qualifiers for entry to the US Open. These include:

• Winners of the last 10 US Opens
• Top 10 finishers from the previous year’s US Open
• Winners of the last five major championships (Masters, PGA Championship, The Open)
• Winners of the last three Players Championships
• Top 60 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) two weeks before the event
• Top 60 in the OWGR on the tournament cutoff date
• Winner of the previous year’s US Amateur Championship (and runner-up)
• Winner of the previous year’s NCAA Individual Championship (Division I)
• Special invitations from the USGA

Golfers can also qualify for the US Open via qualifying through eligible two-stage tournaments.

Watching the US Open 2025

The 2025 US Open is due to be shown in the US on both NBC and streamed on Peacock. If you are a fan who lives in the UK, you may be able to watch it on Sky Sports, but there is no current information on scheduling.

If you will be in the area, or simply want to watch the event in person, you will be glad to know that there are tickets available. Simply visit the official website https://www.usopen.com/2025/tickets.html to purchase tickets.

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