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It’s truly an “open” championship where the world’s top 60-ranked professionals, former major champions, top amateurs, and qualifiers worldwide earn their place in a 156-player field. The regional qualifying rounds are held globally, followed by Final Qualifying, also known as “Golf’s Longest Day”. This is a stroke play tournament (72 holes over 4 days), but what makes it unique is the open qualifying system, where world-class professionals and amateurs appear on the same leaderboard.
U.S. Open Golf 2025 Location
The 2025 U.S. Open will be played at Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont. The course hosted its first U.S. Open in 1927 and will host the U.S. Open for the 10th time in 2025, a record for any American course. Oakmont’s greens are the fastest and most slippery in the world. The course has over 175 bunkers, many of which are deep and narrow. The most famous feature of this par-70 field is the “Church Pew” bunker, which is 100 yards long and 40 yards wide with 12 grass-covered ridges that look like church pews.
U.S. Open Golf 2025 Apparel
June is warm and humid in Pennsylvania. UV index is high, which affects skin and eye health. Players need to wear lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking golf apparel. Lightweight golf polos that absorb sweat and allow airflow not only feel comfortable but can also improve performance. Shorts are good for warm weather but wear lightweight trousers if it gets chilly. Since it rains in Oakmont, having waterproof jackets or rain gear is a must. Wear performance caps or visors and high-quality sunglasses with UV protection. Comfortable golf joggers are also a must, especially those made with moisture-wicking fabric and a secure fit to maintain comfort and mobility in damp conditions.
U.S. Open Golf Championship 2025 Schedule
The 2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship will be held from June 12 to June 15, 2025. Here is the breakdown of the schedule:
Day 1: Monday (June 9, 2025) – Practice Round & Player Arrivals
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Time: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Golfers play practice rounds and explore the course, followed by media interviews and press conferences.
Day 2: Tuesday (June 10, 2025) – Practice Round & Junior Clinic
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Players will finish up practice rounds and work on their game at the driving range.
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USGA will have a junior golf clinic where young golfers can learn from pros.
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If scheduled, the celebrity exhibition match will also take place.
Day 3: Wednesday (June 11, 2025) – Practice Round & Par-3 Contest
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From early morning to 2:00 PM, players will play final practice rounds and finalize their strategy.
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At 3:00 PM, a Par-3 contest starts with fun short game events where players play with their family members.
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In the evening, an opening ceremony starts with the light shows.
Day 4: Thursday (June 12, 2025) – Round 1 (First Official Competition Day)
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Morning Tee Off: 6:45 AM – 9:00 AM
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Afternoon Tee Off: 12:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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This is the first official round of the tournament where players play to move up the U.S. Open 2025 Golf Leaderboard.
Day 5: Friday (June 13, 2025) – Round 2 (Cut Day)
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Same morning and afternoon tee times as Round 1
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After Round 2, the cut will be made – top 60 players (and ties) advance to Round 3.
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Players will focus on their moving day strategy to get in position for the weekend.
Day 6: Saturday (June 14, 2025) – Round 3 (Moving Day – Leaderboard Shuffle)
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Tee times: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with pairings based on scores.
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Only the top 60 players will play, and big moves on the leaderboard are expected.
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Fan zones open on the course with food, games, and live screens.
7. Day 7: Sunday (June 15, 2025) – FINAL ROUND
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Tee Times: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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The trophy presentation ceremony starts at around 6:30 PM.
Source: 2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship
2025 U.S. Open Golf Tickets
Book your U.S. Open Golf 2025 tickets according to these details:
1. Gallery Ticket
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This ticket gets you walking access around the course and public grandstands where you can sit and watch the players up close during the championship rounds.
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Practice Rounds (June 9–11): $89–$139
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June 12 (Thursday): $199
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June 14 (Saturday): $299
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June 15 (Sunday): $299
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With these tickets, you can also take photos with the trophy.
2. Trophy Club featuring Corona Premier
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Premium ticket category with access to a climate-controlled facility near the 3rd fairway. Live TV, upgraded food and beverage, and executive restrooms. You can enjoy a reserved viewing area at the driving range and take photos with the trophy.
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Practice Rounds (June 9–11): $129–$175
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June 12 (Thursday): $564.64
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June 14 (Saturday): $627.48
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June 15 (Sunday): $564.64
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3. 1895 Club
This is the highest-end hospitality package with access to a central location between the 14th and 15th holes. Climate-controlled lounge, premium food, beverage service, and behind-the-scenes tours. Exclusive media center and TV compound tours.
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June 12 (Thursday): $1,620.50
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June 14 (Saturday): $2,247.72
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June 15 (Sunday): $2,142.56
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Source: USGA Experiences: USGA Tickets & Ticket Packages
4. Junior and Military Ticket Policies
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Junior Ages 12 and under: Free with a ticketed adult.
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Junior Ages 13–17: Discounted Gallery tickets for practice rounds ($50) and championship rounds ($100).
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These tickets do not get access to premium areas and are only valid in public viewing areas. (usopen.com)
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Military Tickets: Free tickets for practice rounds and 50% off for championship rounds. Tickets must be reserved in advance and are non-transferable. Military members must provide a valid ID when picking up tickets.
All tickets will be delivered digitally through AXS Guest Services. You can also transfer tickets through the USGA App. Please note that screenshots of tickets will not be accepted for entry, so make sure to store and access your digital tickets on your mobile device.
U.S. Open 2025 Qualifying
The U.S. Open Golf 2025 qualifying process has two stages for both professionals and amateurs: Local Qualifying and Final Qualifying.
1. Local Qualifying
Local Qualifying is April 16 to May 19, 2025. One 18-hole round will be played. These events will be played across 43 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, with a total of 110 sites. A Handicap Index® of 0.4 or lower is required for local qualifying. Pros can also qualify, while amateurs must sign up for the qualifying event. Players who win the Local Qualifying round then move on to the Final Qualifying stage. The entry process for this stage has a big impact on players, as Local Qualifying knocks out many contestants each year.
2. Final Qualifying
Final Qualifying will start from May 19 to June 2, 2025. Two 18-hole rounds are played in one day. It is more challenging because players have to play both rounds in one day. Final Qualifying happens at 13 spots in the U.S., with some events in Canada and Japan too. The best performers in the Final Qualifying get to play in the U.S. Open Championship right away. This is the final step for players who want to try their best to get in the U.S. Open.
3. Exemptions
Some players don't need to qualify. They get a free pass based on how well they've done in major tournaments. For instance, players in the top 60 of the Official World Golf Ranking can play in the U.S. Open without qualifying. Big tournament winners also get in without qualifying, like those who've won the PGA Championship or The Open Championship.
4. LIV Golf Players Exemption
If a LIV Golf player is in the top 3 of the LIV Golf Individual Standings by May 19, 2025, they get in Final Qualifying. If the top 3 are already in, then the top 10 players from LIV Golf get in Final Qualifying. This exemption was created because of the LIV vs PGA rivalry, so LIV Golf players can qualify for the U.S. Open even though they are on a different tour.
U.S. Open Championship 2025 Prize Pool
For 2025, the total purse is expected to be around $21.5 million or more, one of the largest in golf history. The winner of the 2025 U.S. Open will take home around $4.3 million. The second and third place finishers will get seven-figure payouts with estimates of $2.32 million for second, $1.45 million for third, $1.01 million for fourth, and $843,000 for fifth. Those numbers will be adjusted after the tournament but they usually stay close to these figures. The prize for the 10th place is expected to earn around $500,000. The winner also gets 10 10-year exemptions into future U.S. Opens and 5-year exemptions into other majors like The Masters, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship.
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U.S. Open Golf Championship 2025 Players
156 players will be competing in the Men's U.S. Open 2025 Golf Championship. Players qualify for the U.S. Open through two main stages: fully exempt players and those who earn a spot via qualifying rounds. Fully exempt players get in based on their past performances or meeting specific USGA criteria. Some of the exempt players are:
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Bryson DeChambeau (2024 U.S. Open Champion)
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Wyndham Clark (2023 Champion)
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Matt Fitzpatrick (2022 Champion)
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Jon Rahm (2021 Champion)
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Gary Woodland (2019 Champion)
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Brooks Koepka (2017 & 2018 Champion)
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Dustin Johnson (2016 Champion)
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Jordan Spieth (2015 Champion)
Others have earned exemption through high world rankings or top performances in other majors. For those not fully exempt, they must go through Local and Final Qualifying. In 2025, the USGA received a record 10,202 entries, the most ever.
Under the rule of exemption for LIV Golf players, the top 3 players from the LIV Golf standings (who are not otherwise exempt) will get in. If they are already qualified, the next 10 from LIV Golf will be invited to play in the Final Qualifying. Other top players confirmed to play in the 2025 U.S. Open:
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Phil Mickelson
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Collin Morikawa
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Rory McIlroy
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Tony Finau
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Patrick Cantlay
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Ludvig Åberg
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Byeong Hun An
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José Luis Ballester
For a complete and up-to-date list of all players, visit the official U.S. Open website or LIV Golf’s official site.