The Merion Golf Club is becoming a perennial favorite on the tour: It is now the USGA's fourth anchor site for its major championships, making a clear statement for the future of golf. This move elevates Merion, the legendary course in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, into a league with absolute golf sanctuaries like Pebble Beach, Oakmont, and Pinehurst.
This secures the club a central role in the USGA's tournament calendar for decades to come and guarantees fans thrilling battles on historic greens. The USGA is thus investing in the longevity and prestige of its national championships.
A Calendar Full of Highlights
The dates are set and will make golfers' hearts race: Merion will host the Men's U.S. Open in 2030, 2040, and 2050. And the U.S. Women’s Open will also find a home here in 2034 and 2046. No wonder, as this course simply has that major vibe – 20 USGA championships have already been held here. Who doesn't remember Justin Rose, who claimed his first and only major title to date here in 2013, or Bobby Jones’ historic Grand Slam in 1930?
Future Secured, Drama Guaranteed
The anchor site concept, which the USGA introduced in 2020, is nothing short of a stroke of genius. It's about forging long-term partnerships and giving the most iconic courses in the USA a reliable position in the golf cosmos. For Merion, this means: Gone are the long breaks between major events. The club's history, its unique architecture, and its undeniable championship pedigree were decisive in the decision to firmly anchor Merion in the USGA calendar for the next 25 years. This is a huge win for golf fans.
