15 Reasons Why The U.S. Open Is Golf's Best Major Championship By Luke Kerr-Dineen June 01, 2014 Share story Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Shop This Look Powered By:Wayfair.com We may make 💰 from these links. Because your heart jumps when they call it the "national championship". Because, in theory, even you have a chance at playing in the championship. Because it's fun to see pros try to qualify for it. And because even the greats dream of winning one. Because the trophy is beautiful. Because of the heavy rough you don't see anywhere else. Combined with the firm, glass-like greens that are unique to the U.S. Open. Because it makes you feel good to see that even the pros struggle to make par sometimes. And because the courses always seem perfectly suited to the event. Because it always overlaps with Father's Day. Because it gives you an excuse to re-watch some of the more memorable U.S. Opens. Because of this intro music. And it's nice to see the crowd a little more rambunctious after the Masters. Because it's fun to see the amateurs make names for themselves by playing well on the toughest setups. Because it gives you another excuse to watch the movie "Tin Cup". Share story Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Next Up The Best U.S. Open Venues 5 Photos Best Final Rounds at the U.S. Open 10 Photos 10 Best Quotes On The U.S. Open 10 Photos Best Current Golfers Without a Major 5 Photos 20 Reasons This Was The Most Bizarre U.S. Open Ever 20 Photos The 11 Best Golfers Without A Major 12 Photos The Reasons The U.S. Lost 7 Photos The best of Wednesday's U.S. Open interviews at Oakmont 12 Photos 15 Things That Only Happen At The U.S. Open 15 Photos Best Major Final Round Duels 9 Photos We Recommend U.S. Open 2023: The best custom and major-inspired golf shoes at LACC Jeongeun Lee6's U.S. Women's Open title: The most clutch club for golf's newest major champion Introducing the Golf Digest Open: Enter our new two-person, best-ball event for a chance to win a national championship at a future major venue
