Two Michigan Sites to Host U.S. Open Qualifiers

The 123rd playing of the U.S. Open is set for the Los Angeles Country Club in June, the first time in 75 years, when Ben Hogan won the 1948 title, his first of four U.S. Open victories.

And a first step for this Major is local qualifying rounds, of which two will be played in Michigan – May 1 at Muskegon Country Club, a long-time host for this event, and the newly renovated Plum Hollow CC in Southfield.

To be eligible, players must be a professional golfer, or an amateur with a USGA Handicap Index of 1.4 or better. Online registration at champs.usga.org is now open and continues through April 12.

Last year, 9,265 registrations were accepted for the 2022 championship. The record number is 10,127 entries in 2014 when the U.S. Open was contested at Pinehurst No. 2. This year, Muskegon and Plum Hollow are part of 109 total host sites in 44 states.

Local qualifying starts on April 17 in Texas and ends on May 22 in Alaska.

Oakland Hills CC in Birmingham is slated to host U.S. Opens in 2034 and 2051.

Women’s U.S. Open:

Registration is also open now for the 2023 Women’s U.S. Open, to be played at Pebble Beach Golf Links in July.

No Michigan sites were chosen to host local qualifiers; the closest sites appear to be the Ohio State University Scarlett Course, and Palatine Hills in Illinois.

Registration is at the same web address above, and is open until May 3.

Oakland Hills also will host the 2031 and 2042 Women’s U.S. Opens.