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The 2026 United States Open Golf Championship will be held at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, United States from June 18-21, 2026. This is the 126th edition of the national open golf championship of the country and the sixth time the club is hosting the tournament.

The U.S. Open stands as one of the ultimate tests in golf. It is organized by the U.S. Golf Association, which was formed on December 22, 1894 and is headquartered in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, USA.

As the world’s best golfers converge once more on Long Island, we look back at the legendary figures who defined the tournament’s first 110 years. Here is the complete list of champions from 1895 to 2005:

The Modern Era & International Surge (1946-2005)

Following World War II, golf expanded globally. While American icons dominated the mid-century, the turn of the millennium saw an influx of international champions from South Africa and New Zealand, alongside the fierce dominance of Tiger Woods.

From 1942 to 1945, the U.S. Open was cancelled because of the World War II.

The Interwar Years & American Rise (1919-1941)

This era marked the definitive shift of golf supremacy across the Atlantic. Icons like Bobby Jones and Gene Sarazen turned the U.S. Open into a premier global spectacle.

From 1917 to 1918, the U.S. Open was cancelled because of the World War I.

The Gilded Age & British Dominance (1895-1916)

In its infancy, the U.S. Open was dominated by visiting or immigrant British and Scottish professionals. It wasn’t until John McDermott’s back-to-back wins in 1911 and 1912 that American home-grown talent truly broke through.