How do you get an exemption into the US Open?



How do you get an exemption into the US Open?

The USGA gives out exemptions into the U.S. Open to golfers based on their credentials, and there are 20 different categories in which a golfer can earn an exemption into the U.S. Open, including by receiving a special invitation from the USGA. The 20 exemption categories are:

How to qualify for the US Open golf tournament?

Golf Open 1 Eligibility. Amateur players are eligible to compete for a spot in the U.S. … 2 Automatic Qualifications. Not every player who plays on the PGA tour can just show up at the U.S. … 3 Earning a Spot. …

Where is the 2018 US Open held?

2018 U.S. Open (golf) The 2018 United States Open Championship was the 118th U.S. Open, held June 14–17 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Shinnecock Hills, New York, about eighty miles (130 km) east of New York City on Long Island; it was the fifth time the U.S. Open was held at this course.

What are the major golf tournaments in North America?

The Masters may be the most traditional, but the U.S. Open is the most significant major to most North American players. The open format means it is open to all professionals and amateurs who can qualify for the tournament. In theory, a top amateur player could qualify for a spot in the 156-player field and beat the top pros.