2002 U.S. Open (golf) The 2002 United States Open Championship
U.S. Open
The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is the annual open national championship of golf in the United States. It is the third of the four major championships in golf, and is on the official schedule of both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. Since 1898 th…
Bethpage Black Course
The Bethpage Black Course is a public golf course on Long Island, New York. It is the most difficult of the five courses at Bethpage State Park. In 2002, the Black Course became the first publicly owned and operated course to host the U.S. Open, which returned in 2009. Bethpage Black hosted The Barclays, the event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs in late August, in 2012 and 2016, and is scheduled to host a…
Bethpage State Park
Bethpage State Park is a 1,477-acre New York state park on the border of Nassau County and Suffolk County on Long Island. The park contains tennis courts, picnic and recreational areas and a polo field, but is best known for its five golf courses, including the Bethpage Black Course, w…
Tiger Woods
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer who is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. He ranks second in both major championships and PGA Tour wins and also holds numerous records in golf.
Phil Mickelson
Philip Alfred Mickelson, nicknamed Lefty, is an American professional golfer. He has won 44 events on the PGA Tour, including five major championships: three Masters titles, a PGA Championship, and an Open Championship.
Where is the 2002 US Open held?
Location the in United States. The 2002 United States Open Championship was the 102nd U.S. Open, held June 13–16 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, east of New York City on Long Island.
Where did Tiger Woods win the 2002 US Open?
Location the in United States. The 2002 United States Open Championship was the 102nd U.S. Open, held June 13–16 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, east of New York City on Long Island. Tiger Woods was the champion at 277 (−3), three shots ahead of runner-up Phil Mickelson.
When was the first US Open golf tournament?
The first U.S. Open was played on October 4, 1895, on a nine-hole course at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. It was a 36-hole competition and was played in a single day.
Why is the US Open played in June?
It is staged by the United States Golf Association (USGA) in mid-June, scheduled so that, if there are no weather delays, the final round is played on the third Sunday. The U.S. Open is staged at a variety of courses, set up in such a way that scoring is very difficult, with a premium placed on accurate driving.
Who won the Masters and U.S. Open in 2002?
Tiger WoodsTiger Woods won his third Masters, and second consecutive, with a score of 276 (−12), three strokes ahead of runner-up Retief Goosen. The course was lengthened by 285 yards (261 m) over the previous year.
Who won PGA Grand Slam in 2002?
T. WoodsPGA Grand Slam of GolfPOSPLAYERRND1T. Woods-11T2J. LeonardET2D. Love III-34R. Beem+15 more rows
Where is The Country Club for 2022 US Open?
Brookline, MassachusettsMatt Fitzpatrick won the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, on Sunday with two birdies and no bogeys across the final seven holes to clinch the tournament at 6 under.
Where is the U.S. Open golf played every year?
The U.S. Open is set to return to The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., for the first time since Curtis Strange won in 1988. That year, Strange took a one-shot lead into the final round and ultimately was tied with Nick Faldo after 72 holes.
Where is the 2023 U.S. Open?
Los Angeles Country ClubNext year's national championship is at one of the best golf courses in the world. The 2023 U.S. Open will be held at the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club on June 15-18, 2023.
How much does the winner of the us open get paid?
$3.15 millionThat means this year's U.S. Open champion at The Country Club will surpass the payout received by 2021 champion Jon Rahm, who pocketed $2.25 million for his win at Torrey Pines, by a whopping $900,000, with a $3.15 million payday.
Who has won the US Open golf the most times?
Jack NicklausWillie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus hold the record for the most U.S. Open victories, with four victories each. Anderson holds the record for most consecutive wins with three (1903–05). Hale Irwin is the oldest winner of the U.S. Open: he was 45 years and 15 days old when he won in 1990.
Where has the US Open been played?
Since 1978 all the U.S. Open championships have been played on the acrylic hard courts of the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) National Tennis Center (renamed the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in 2006) in Flushing Meadows, Queens, N.Y.
Where have U.S. Open been played?
Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, and Oakmont Country Club and Merion Golf Club, near Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, respectively, are among the famous sites that have hosted several U.S. Opens.
Where is the US Open the next 5 years?
2. It also was announced that Pinehurst will be an "anchor" host site for four additional U.S. Opens through the year 2047. Besides the 2024 championship, the resort will host in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047. 2025, 2033, 2042, 2049: Oakmont Country Club - Oakmont, Pa.