Plan Your Trip to the U.S. Open
Welcome to Long Island! We can't wait to host you for the ultimate golf challenge at Shinnecock Hills. If you're looking for more information about the U.S. Open, check out the resources below to help you get started.
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Tickets
How do I purchase tickets for the U.S. Open?
Tickets for the U.S. Open can be purchased at seatgeek.com/usga. As the Official Ticketing Partner of the USGA, SeatGeek is the home of official tickets to the U.S. Open and encourages visitors to purchase tickets in advance before they sell out.
Can I be readmitted into the U.S. Open if I decide to leave early?
Re-entry into the U.S. Open is not permitted for fans with mobile tickets except for limited exceptions. Re-entry is permitted with select tickets to those who opt into the USGA's facial recognition authentication program, EXRESS RE-ENTRY. This program is voluntary and can be opted out of at any time by emailing privacy@usga.org. Exceptions for re-entry due to medical emergencies may be granted by the USGA if approved in advance. To apply for this exception, please contact tickets@usga.org.
Can I bring my kids to the U.S. Open?
Yes, children ages 12 and younger can receive a complimentary Gallery ticket to the U.S. Open at the Ticket Office for each round.
Children ages 13-17 can receive a complimentary Gallery ticket for practice rounds and a discounted Junior Gallery ticket for championship rounds.
Access to the Trophy Club for children can be purchased each day of the U.S. Open at a discounted price.
What is the military admission policy for the U.S. Open?
All U.S. Open tickets for active and retired military members only can be purchased online at GovX. A copy of a Military ID or service verification is required.
Active or retired military members can receive complimentary or discounted Gallery admission each day for themselves only. Spouses and guests must purchase a ticket separately.
Can I refund my U.S. Open ticket?
No, all U.S. Open ticket sales are final.
Parking
Where do I park for the U.S. Open?
Complimentary parking and shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the championship grounds via the Blue Lot at Calverton Airfield. The general spectator parking lots will have accessible parking spaces for vehicles displaying appropriate HD/DP license plates or placards. Please note that there is no general fan parking available on the grounds of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. All local street parking will be enforceable in accordance with prevailing Town of Southampton ordinances and regulations. There is no overnight parking in any USGA parking lots. Vehicles left overnight will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
Will there be ADA compliant transportation options at the U.S. Open?
Yes, there will be ADA compliant transportation options at the U.S. Open. Mobility scooters will be available daily free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional parking assistance or ADA questions, please contact the Championship team directly at 2026USOpen@usga.org.
Can I take a ride share to the U.S. Open?
Yes, ride share services, passenger, taxi, or limousine drop-offs will be permitted at the U.S. Open. They will only be allowed at the designated lot in the Southampton campus of Stony Brook, a short walk to Championship Gate 2.
History of the U.S. Open
Since 1895, the U.S. Open has been one of golf's most anticipated competitions. The first match was hosted in Newport, Rhode Island, where only 11 competitors participated to secure the title of Champion. English professional Horace Rawlins was declared the winner after a 36-hole game played over the course of one day.
The next year brought competitors to Long Island for the very first time. Hosted at Shinnecock Hills, the U.S. Open had gained enough popularity among players to increase the number of those participating to 35. The winner was now Scottish professional James Foulis, and Shinnecock Hills' legacy was officially established as a staple of the U.S. Open.
The U.S. Open has grown much larger in size and scale since the original matches over 120 years ago. Today, 156 competitors arrive to the course each year to tee off and join the ranks of previous champions. Long Island has been honored to serve as the host destination for the U.S. Open ten times over the course of its history, five of them previously being at Shinnecock Hills. And now, it's returned for its sixth. Be a part of golf history when you witness this celebrated competition this summer!
