U.S. Open Golf Champions: A Legacy of Legends from 1895 to 2024

Explore the illustrious history of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, featuring legendary winners like Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods, and Jack Nicklaus.

The U.S. Open Golf Championship has been a stage for the world's greatest golfers to showcase their skills and etch their names in history. From its inception in 1895 to the latest edition in 2024, the tournament has seen a parade of legends who have triumphed under pressure.

Recent Champions

  • 2024: Bryson DeChambeau
  • 2023: Wyndham Clark
  • 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick
  • 2021: Jon Rahm
  • 2020: Bryson DeChambeau

Legendary Winners

  • Tiger Woods: A three-time champion (2000, 2002, 2008)
  • Jack Nicklaus: A four-time champion (1962, 1967, 1972, 1980)
  • Ben Hogan: A four-time champion (1948, 1950, 1951, 1953)

Historical Highlights

  • Willie Anderson: The only player to win three consecutive titles (1903, 1904, 1905)
  • Francis Ouimet: The amateur who shocked the world in 1913
  • Arnold Palmer: A dominant force in the 1960s

Memorable Moments

  • 1999: Payne Stewart's dramatic victory
  • 2008: Tiger Woods' epic playoff win
  • 2024: Bryson DeChambeau's triumphant return from injury

For more in-depth profiles, rankings, scores, and schedules, visit the ESPN golf hub page.

Relation Golf Schedule
2025-06-29 Sunday

Qingdao West Coast F.C.

18:30 China, Super League, Round 16

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18:30

Qingdao Hainiu

Changchun Yatai

18:30 China, Super League, Round 16

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Shanghai Shenhua

Meizhou Wuhua

19:00 China, Super League, Round 16

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19:00

Tianjin Jinmen Tiger

Wuhan Three Towns

19:35 China, Super League, Round 16

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19:35

Chengdu Rongcheng

2025-06-30 Monday

PSG

00:00 International, Club World Cup - Round of 16

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00:00

Inter Miami

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