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Pebble Beach, which will already host the 2019 US Amateur and US Open Championships, will host the 78th US Women's Open - its first - from June 1-4, 2023. The 127th US Open - the seventh at Pebble Beach - will be played from June 17 to 20 June 2027.

The legendary course on the Monterey Peninsula, designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant and opened in 1919, has been the scene of memorable moments in its previous five US Open. Jack Nicklaus '1 iron that hit the flag in 1972, Tom Watson's chip-in to thwart Nicklaus in 1982, Tom Kite's pitch-in en route to victory in 1992 and Tiger Woods' record 15 shots in 2000, all these shots marked the history of golf.

"We are incredibly proud to present the US Women's Open at Pebble Beach for the first time"said Diana Murphy, president of the USGA. “The USGA is committed to bringing its championships to the greatest golf venues and the opportunity to engage the world's best players, men and women, on this iconic course that will be a fantastic showcase for golf. Our friends at Pebble Beach have always been wonderful partners and we are delighted to share these upcoming major championships with them. "

Over its 98-year history, the course has hosted five US Open, four US Amateur, two US Women's Amateurs and one PGA Championship. This will be the 14th and 15th USGA Championships contested on the course, placing it fourth among all host venues.

The 1972 US Open Championship at Pebble Beach was the first to be played on a course that is open to the public. It is one of six public access courses to host a US Open.

"The relationship between the USGA and Pebble Beach dates back to the 1929 US Amateur and has proven itself time and time again in the previous 11 championships."USGA CEO Mike Davis said. “Pebble Beach Golf Links is a national golf treasure and our partners at the Pebble Beach Company are committed to hosting four USGA championships over the next 10 years, including the 2018 US Amateur and the US Open. 2019. The commitment of their dedicated staff and the support of the Monterey Peninsula region, along with our belief that Pebble Beach will consistently challenge the best players in golf, make it an ideal place to host the USGA Championships for years to come. to come up. "

"We are very proud of our long-standing special partnership with the USGA"said Bill Perocchi, CEO of Pebble Beach Company. “This announcement is a milestone in the history of Pebble Beach and we are thrilled about it, especially as we prepare to host the US Amateur in 2018 and the US Open in 2019 during our centennial celebration. Being entrusted with the organization of our seventh US Open, and having the honor of hosting our first US Women's Open, is truly special and exciting for all of us here at Pebble Beach. "

To know more :

• http://www.usga.org/
• https://www.pebblebeach.com/