After 53 Years, U.S. Open Returns to Baltusrol Golf Club

Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield will host the 2046 U.S. Open, marking the return of the championship to the club's famed Lower Course for the first time since Lee Janzen won the title in 1993. The United States Golf Association announced the award along with three additional future championships for the Union County club. Union County Life reports on the announcement.

The USGA also awarded Baltusrol the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the 2039 U.S. Amateur, and a future U.S. Women's Open. These four future championships will bring Baltusrol's total number of USGA championships to 20, placing the Springfield club fourth all-time behind only Pennsylvania's Merion Golf Club, Oakmont Country Club, and The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Douglas Rotatori, president of Baltusrol Golf Club, stated: "Baltusrol has been part of the fabric of American championship golf for more than a century, and we are honored that the USGA continues to entrust our membership with hosting some of the game's most important events."

Baltusrol has previously hosted 16 USGA championships, including seven U.S. Opens, four U.S. Amateurs, two U.S. Women's Opens, two U.S. Women's Amateurs, and the 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur.

The club's championship history is distinguished. Willie Anderson won the 1903 U.S. Open at Baltusrol. Jack Nicklaus won U.S. Open titles at the club in 1967 and 1980. Lee Janzen won in 1993.

Beyond USGA championships, Baltusrol has hosted PGA Championships won by Phil Mickelson in 2005 and Jimmy Walker in 2016. The club hosted the 2023 KPMG Women's PGA Championship and is scheduled to host the PGA Championship again in 2029.

The golf course was created by architect A.W. Tillinghast. Robert Trent Jones Sr. made significant changes to the Lower Course in the 1950s. More recently, architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner completed a comprehensive restoration of Baltusrol's Lower and Upper Courses.

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FAQ

Q: When will Baltusrol Golf Club host the U.S. Open?
A: Baltusrol will host the 2046 U.S. Open. This marks the return of the championship to the club's Lower Course for the first time since 1993, when Lee Janzen won.

Q: What other championships did the USGA award to Baltusrol?
A: The USGA awarded Baltusrol the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the 2039 U.S. Amateur, and a future U.S. Women's Open (date to be announced).

Q: How many USGA championships has Baltusrol hosted?
A: After hosting these four future championships, Baltusrol will have hosted 20 USGA championships total. The club has previously hosted seven U.S. Opens, four U.S. Amateurs, two U.S. Women's Opens, two U.S. Women's Amateurs, and the 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur.

Q: Where does Baltusrol rank among courses hosting USGA championships?
A: Baltusrol will be the fourth-ranked club all-time for USGA championship hosting, behind only Pennsylvania's Merion Golf Club, Oakmont Country Club, and The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Q: What notable golfers have won at Baltusrol?
A: Willie Anderson won the 1903 U.S. Open at Baltusrol. Jack Nicklaus won U.S. Open titles there in 1967 and 1980. Lee Janzen won in 1993. The club has also hosted PGA Championships won by Phil Mickelson in 2005 and Jimmy Walker in 2016.

Q: What PGA Championships are scheduled at Baltusrol?
A: Baltusrol hosted the 2023 KPMG Women's PGA Championship and is scheduled to host the PGA Championship again in 2029.

Q: Who designed Baltusrol Golf Club?
A: The course was created by architect A.W. Tillinghast. Robert Trent Jones Sr. made significant changes to the Lower Course in the 1950s. More recently, architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner completed a comprehensive restoration of the Lower and Upper Courses.