Fans To Return At US Open – USGA

The United States Golf Association has stated on Monday that a limited number of spectators will be granted entry at the men’s and women’s US Open championships which would take place in California in June.

USGA official John Bodenhamer said tickets would be available at the US Women’s Open at Olympic Club, San Francisco from June 3-6, and the June 17-20 US Open at Torrey Pines outside San Diego.

“Last year, we missed the energy that fans bring to our US Open championships,” Bodenhamer mentioned in a statement.

“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.”

The USGA did not reveal how many spectators would be let in at each event.

Those attending would be required to strictly follow all Covid-19 guidelines which include; compulsory face coverings for fans, staff and volunteers as well as strict social distancing.

California residents will be required to show proof of either vaccination or a negative test result to be allowed into the championships.

Also, Out-of state fans will be required to show proof of vaccination from at least 14 days prior to each tournament.

After being barred from tournaments last year when golf resumed following the Covid-19 shutdown, fans have gradually been returning to events this season.

The Masters was the first major to welcome the return of spectators earlier this month, although fans were barred from the opening women’s major of the season, the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California held from April 1-4.