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
2025-07-17 Thursday

Dinamo Minsk

02:45 Europe, UEFA Champions League Qualifiers - 1st Round

Call

02:45

Ludogorets

Linfield

02:45 Europe, UEFA Champions League Qualifiers - 1st Round

Call

02:45

Shelbourne

Charlotte FC

07:30 USA, MLS

Call

07:30

DC United

Atlanta United

07:30 USA, MLS

Call

07:30

Chicago Fire

Orlando City SC

07:30 USA, MLS

Call

07:30

New York City FC

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