The United States Open is the annual open national championship of golf in the United States and this year is being held at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego between June 17 and 20.
The 36-hole tournament started on Oct 4 1895 at the Newport Golf and Country Club in Rhode Island with only 10 professional golfers and one amateur and this year there will be 156 golfers!
Torrey Pines has two 18-hole golf courses, North and South and is named after a rare tree that grows in the wild along the coastline in San Diego.
US Open Golf interesting facts that will surprise you:
- The tournament was first televised nationally in 1954
- Andy Zhang, 14 was the youngest competitor to participate in 2012
- An amateur, John Goodman won in 1933 and he is the only amateur to have ever won
San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, with miles of beaches and an array of family attractions including the famous San Diego Zoo.
After a fun filled day why not head to the party downtown in the evening, where you will find plenty of nightclubs and rooftop bars.
Why not arrive in style by chartering a VIP private jet to the US Open with Admiral Jet! San Diego International Airport is only 20 minutes away from Torrey Pines. We can arrange on-demand private jets or helicopters for the event.
Admiral Jet want to make your travel as safe and stress free as possible. Our ground transportation team will take care of your every need once your private flight has landed, taking you wherever you need to go in one of our luxury chauffeured vehicles avoiding the main terminals.
Your Personal Account Manager will ensure you have everything you need for your private flight, food from your favourite restaurant or a certain drink you enjoy; no problem just ask!
Contact Admiral Jet for your private jet or helicopter to San Diego, California for this year’s US Open Golf.