What to know about the U.S. Open, returning to LA after 75 years

Lights, camera, golf!

Golf's third major championship, the U.S. Open, makes its cinematic return to Los Angeles Thursday through Sunday as the Los Angeles Country Club is set to host the 123rd U.S. Open.

Here's what to know about the event.

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Where is the U.S. Open being played?

The exclusive Los Angeles Country Club, situated on the Westside of LA, will host the U.S Open on its North Course. This is the club's first time hosting the U.S. Open in its history, despite its illustrious background.

The club has undergone major reconstruction since 2009 to get it ready for tournaments like the U.S Open, with golf course designer Gil Hanse at the forefront. The club looked to return back to its early roots and follow in the footsteps of George Thomas, the architect that made the North Course what it is today.

Greetings from LACC 😍#USOpen week is officially here. pic.twitter.com/3jrA2v2Lkk
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 12, 2023

When was the U.S. Open last played in Los Angeles?

The last time this tournament was in Los Angeles was in 1948 where it was played at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. The winner of that tournament was none other than PGA hall of famer Ben Hogan where he won his first U.S. Open title.

The U.S. Open is home to the greatest golfers in the world with Scottie Scheffler as the favorite to take it all this year and win his second major title.

Some of the biggest names in golf are going to be teeing off in LA as the U.S. Open is set to begin. Michelle Valles reports for Today in LA on June 12, 2023.

Are there any California-born golfers competing?

The last California born golfer to win the U.S. Open was Bryson DeChambeau, of Modesto, in 2020.

There are 10 golfers from California competing this year's U.S. Open: Colin Morikawa (La Cañada Flintridge), Max Homa (Valencia), Berry Henson (La Quinta), Bryson DeChambeau (Modesto), Rickie Fowler (Murrieta), Xander Schauffele (San Diego), Charlie Hoffman (San Diego), Kurt Kitayama (Chico), Corey Periera (Mission Viejo), Phil Mickelson (San Diego).