Take a look at some answers to frequently asked questions about the United States Open:
How old is the tournament?
One hundred twenty-five years. The first one was played in 1895.
How many times has it been played?
This year will mark the 120th U.S. Open. It was not played in 1917 or 1918 because of World War I, nor was it played in 1942-45 because of World War II.
Who started it?
The United States Golf Association, an organization formed in 1894 by five prominent golf clubs to be the game's national governing body.