Past Champions Gary Woodland, Jordan Spieth and Jack Nicklaus to Provide Firsthand Insights into Memorable Wins
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The USGA announced today a variety of week-of activities designed for sports fans to celebrate and relive iconic U.S. Open Championship moments while building excitement for the championship’s return in September.
The 2020 championship was originally scheduled for June 18-21 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., but now will be contested Sept. 17-20.
Original programming and encore championship telecasts will air across USGA-owned platforms, including usopen.com, USGA social media channels and the USGA streaming app, as well as Fox Sports (FS1) and Golf Channel.
Highlights of the week include four Virtual Watch Parties of classic U.S. Open finishes, with past champions Gary Woodland, Jordan Spieth and Jack Nicklaus providing firsthand commentary on their career-defining victories. Recorded through Cisco Webex, all will be available on usopen.com, Facebook (facebook.com/USOPEN), Instagram (@usopengolf), YouTube (usga) and the USGA streaming app.
Fox Sports (FS1) will maintain a Father’s Day viewing tradition on Sunday, June 21 with 4½ hours of USGA programming, including two U.S. Open films and a condensed broadcast of the 2019 final round at Pebble Beach.
Golf Channel will be celebrating the U.S. Open with multiple programs featuring hours of lookbacks, highlights and historical coverage throughout the week.
USGA Digital and Social Channel Content
Monday, June 15
1980 U.S. Open Watch Party, Jack Nicklaus/Michael Bamberger, 6 p.m. EDT
On the 40th anniversary of his final U.S. Open title, four-time U.S. Open champion Jack Nicklaus provides insights into his 1980 victory at Baltusrol Golf Club with Golf.com senior writer Michael Bamberger.
Tuesday, June 16
2005 U.S. Open Watch Party, Jason Gore/Carson Daly, Noon EDT
Longtime friends and golf buddies Jason Gore and television personality Carson Daly relive Michael Campbell’s improbable win in the 2005 U.S. Open. Gore played in the final group with Retief Goosen on that Sunday at Pinehurst Resort.
Wednesday, June 17
History Makers: Johnny Miller’s Final-Round 63 in 1973 U.S. Open, Noon EDT
A look at Johnny Miller’s final-round 63 at Oakmont Country Club in the 1973 U.S. Open. Miller was six strokes behind the leaders following the third round, but he birdied the first four holes on Sunday and was on his way to victory and championship history.
Thursday, June 18
2019 U.S. Open Watch Party, Gary Woodland/Joe Buck, 6 p.m. EDT
Gary Woodland and Fox Sports lead play-by-play broadcaster Joe Buck break down Woodland’s thrilling shots and final-round 69 to win the 119th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, to be followed by a Q&A session featuring questions submitted by U.S. Open Victory Club members.
Friday, June 19
2015 U.S. Open Watch Party, Jordan Spieth/Hally Leadbetter, 4 p.m. EDT
Jordan Spieth and Discovery Golf producer Hally Leadbetter reflect on the highlights and drama behind the exciting finish on the closing holes at Chambers Bay.
USGA Streaming App
The USGA streaming app, launched in 2019 in partnership with Cisco, will provide 24-hour themed U.S. Open programming this week.
The USGA streaming app gives golf fans the opportunity to watch thrilling historical content, as well as rare footage of many of golf’s iconic moments, spanning the 125-year history of the USGA.
The free app is available in the channel stores on Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV.
Monday, June 15
All-day marathon of the USGA’s library of U.S. Open highlight films, bookended by Jack Nicklaus at Oakmont Country Club in 1962 and Gary Woodland in 2019 at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Tuesday, June 16
Tiger Tuesday! All Tiger, all day. Vignettes, feature films and broadcast coverage from all nine of his USGA championship victories.
Wednesday, June 17 through Sunday, June 21:
Chronological schedule of final-round broadcasts of classic U.S. Opens.
Fox Sports (FS1)
Sunday, June 21
10 a.m.
U.S. Open 1980: The Day Jack Came Back
Memorable duel between Jack Nicklaus and Isao Aoki in the 1980 U.S. Open at Baltusrol
11 a.m.
U.S. Open 2002: The People’s Open
Tiger Woods’ victory at Bethpage State Park, a public golf facility, in 2002
Noon – 2:30 p.m.
2019 U.S. Open Final Round
All times Eastern
Golf Channel
Monday, June 15
11 a.m.
1990 U.S. Open Highlights: Hale Irwin at Medinah Country Club
Noon
1974 U.S. Open Highlights: Hale Irwin at Winged Foot Golf Club
12:30 p.m.
2006 U.S. Open Highlights: Geoff Ogilvy at Winged Foot Golf Club
7 p.m.
Celebrating the U.S. Open
9 p.m.
Golf’s Greatest Rounds
2000 U.S. Open, Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach
Tuesday, June 16
5:30 a.m.
1982 U.S. Open Highlights: Tom Watson at Pebble Beach Golf Links
Noon
2000 U.S. Open Highlights: Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach Golf Links
1 p.m.
2002 U.S. Open Highlights: Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black
3 p.m.
1991 U.S. Open Highlights: Payne Stewart at Hazeltine National
4 p.m.
1999 U.S. Open Highlights: Payne Stewart at Pinehurst No. 2
7 p.m.
Celebrating the U.S. Open
9 p.m.
Golf’s Greatest Rounds
1974 U.S. Open, Hale Irwin at Winged Foot Golf Club
Wednesday, June 17
Noon
2008 U.S. Open Highlights: Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines Golf Course
4:30 p.m.
2011 U.S. Open Highlights: Rory McIlroy at Congressional Country Club
9 p.m.
Golf’s Greatest Rounds
1999 U.S. Open, Payne Stewart at Pinehurst Resort
All times Eastern
Fans looking for their favorite gear can take advantage of U.S. Open “week of” savings with daily discounts on select apparel and headwear at USGAshop.com. Championship competition days (June 18-21) will feature site-wide savings.
About the USGA
The USGA is a nonprofit organization that celebrates, serves and advances the game of golf. Founded in 1894, we conduct many of golf’s premier professional and amateur championships, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. With The R&A, we govern the sport via a global set of playing, equipment, handicapping and amateur status rules. The USGA campus in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, is home to the Association’s Research and Test Center, where science and innovation are fueling a healthy and sustainable game for the future. The campus is also home to the USGA Golf Museum, where we honor the game by curating the world’s most comprehensive archive of golf artifacts. To learn more, visit usga.org.
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