BREAKING: USGA to Allow Limited Fans at U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open, With One Big Caveat

The USGA announced today that a limited number of spectators will be able to attend the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, and the U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club. Both events will take place in California, with the men’s tournament to be played June 17-20 in San Diego, while the women will play in San Francisco, on June 3-6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Last year, we missed the energy that fans bring to our U.S. Open championships,” John Bodenhamer, USGA senior managing director of championships, said in a press release. “We are grateful to our local and state health and safety officials in California to be in a position to welcome some fans back this year to witness the greatest players in the world contending for these prestigious championships, while working to maintain the health and safety of all involved.”

Of course, the announcement did not come without a COVID-19 caveat; residents of California hoping to attend must show proof that they’ve been vaccinated for at least 14 days, or show a negative test result. For those out-of-state fans looking to attend, proof of vaccination (14 days prior or more), is required.

While no exact numbers have been mentioned, the CEO of the USGA, Mike Davis, mentioned that the number at Torrey Pines will probably not exceed 10,000 in total, for all people on site.

Ticket holders will receive further communication leading up to the event to work out logistics. For more information on either tournament, please visit uswomensopen.com and usopen.com.

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