The United States Golf Association has formed a partnership with Pebble Beach Resorts that will see the iconic Californian venue become an ‘anchor site’ for future USGA-organised major tournaments for both men and women.
As part of the strengthened partnership, Pebble Beach will host four future US Opens (2027, 2032, 2037 and 2044) as well as four future US Women’s Opens, including its first one next year (2023, 2035, 2040 and 2048).
In addition, for the first time ever, the US Senior Open and US Senior Women’s Open will be staged back-to-back at the same location in 2030, with the resort’s Spyglass Hill Golf Course serving as the host site.
Pebble Beach Resorts joins Pinehurst Resort & Country Club and Oakmont Country Club as a US Open anchor site.
“This relationship with Pebble Beach, long considered a national treasure, is a historic step forward for golf,” said USGA CEO Mike Whan. “In addition to elevating our Open championships, the USGA and Pebble Beach are committed to working together to ensure a more diverse, welcoming and accessible game. We couldn’t be more thankful for their collaboration and like-minded vision.”
David Stivers, CEO, Pebble Beach Company, said: “We are honoured to deepen our long-standing partnership with the USGA, which will benefit the game of golf for years to come. We are proud that Pebble Beach Golf Links was the first public golf course to host a US Open in 1972, and that golfers around the world have the opportunity to play Pebble Beach and walk in the footsteps of champions. This partnership ensures that the legacy of championship golf on this historic course will continue long into the future and leave a lasting impact on the game.”
The long-term nature of the championship agreement allows the USGA and Pebble Beach Resorts to invest and collaborate in new and innovative ways to enhance the player, fan, partner and media experience.
The relationship between the USGA and Pebble Beach began in 1929 with the 33rd US Amateur Championship, and the resort has played host to 13 USGA championships during its first 100 years of existence, including six US Opens, five US Amateurs and two US Women’s Amateurs, with another 10 championships to come over the next 25 years.
Beyond the future championships, the USGA and Pebble Beach are developing community-based programmes to create internships and other career opportunities. The expanded relationship also includes a joint initiative with the USGA’s Green Section to invest in turfgrass and water conservation research, contributing to the entities’ shared goal of creating enjoyable golf experiences that are environmentally and economically sustainable.
“Through this relationship, we aim to foster opportunities for future greats of the game, to nurture golf’s next generation of leaders and to develop new technologies for a sustainable future, all while crowning champions who will follow the legends who walked these hallowed grounds before them,” said Whan.
“Supporting youth education is a pillar of our community outreach and this partnership will greatly expand opportunities for young people to pursue a career in this industry,” said Stivers. “For over 30 years, Pebble Beach and its neighbouring golf courses have operated the most successful water reclamation project on California’s Central Coast. The USGA Green Section will provide powerful new technology and research to help pioneer new innovations in water conservation.”