1895The US Open was first held in 1895. It is an annual event but was canceled in 1917 and 1918 due to WWI, and in 1942-1945 due to WWII. 2011 is the 111th US Open.
Rory Mcilroy
1.6 million
Graeme McDowell
No, the tournament committee set the pins. In the US Open, the USGA set the pins, in The Open the R&A set the pins.
Many golf tournaments are held in April, but the most famous tournament is the Masters, held in Augusta, Georgia. The four "major" golf tournaments are the Open, the US Open, the Masters, and the PGA Championship.
9006 people entered into qualifying this year.
The 1924 U.S. Open golf tournament was played at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. This prestigious event was notable for being the first U.S. Open held at this venue, which has since become a regular host for major golf championships. The tournament took place from June 12 to June 14, 1924.
22 years and one month.
Gary Player
Im not shure but I think that it is Gaeme McDowell
There's only one winner in any tournament ... but that not to say that only the winner gets paid ... in golf you can come in 40th and still get a nice pay check ...