2021 US Open Information
2021 U.S. Open Championship
TORREY PINES SOUTH GOLF COURSE
June 14 – 20, 2021
San Diego / La Jolla, CA 92037
US OPEN NEWS, INFORMATION, AND BLOGS
From San Diego Golf Reservations
Comparing San Diego’s Top Golf Resorts: La Costa vs. Aviara vs. Fairmont Grand Del Mar
San Diego has three major golf resorts worth knowing about, and each one suits a different kind of traveler. Here is what sets them apart. La Costa Resort and Spa La Costa is the choice for golfers who want the trip to revolve around the game. The Champions Course has been fully redesigned and plays …
Walking in Tiger’s Footsteps: Playing the Holes Where History Was Made
Playing Torrey Pines as a regular golfer is one thing. Playing it knowing what Tiger Woods did on specific holes across more than two decades is something else entirely. Here is a guide to the moments worth carrying in your head as you make your way around the South Course. Hole 1: Where the Drama …
How to Book a Tee Time at Torrey Pines: Everything You Need to Know
Getting a tee time at Torrey Pines is one of the most common questions in San Diego golf, and for good reason. The course is one of the most in-demand public tracks in the country. Here is exactly how the reservation process works and what your options are. The Easiest Way to Book The simplest …
Golf Trip Packing List for San Diego: A Weather-Ready Checklist
San Diego has a reputation for perfect weather, and it largely deserves it. But coastal golf has its own conditions that catch visitors off guard if they show up unprepared. Pack with the marine layer and ocean winds in mind and you will be comfortable from the first tee to the last putt. What to …
San Diego’s 10 Hardest Golf Courses, Ranked by Local Golfers
San Diego has a reputation as a paradise for casual golfers, and it is. But it also has some brutally difficult tracks that will test anyone who thinks their game is in good shape. These are the ten hardest courses in the county, ranked by the people who play them regularly. Torrey Pines South The …
Torrey Pines and the U.S. Open: Why We’re Hopeful About a Return
The USGA has now mapped out its U.S. Open host sites all the way to 2051. Torrey Pines isn’t on that list yet — but there’s real reason for San Diego golf fans to stay optimistic. A couple of dates remain wide open, exciting improvements are on the horizon here at home, and the South …
12 Best Restaurants and Bars Near Torrey Pines for Post-Round Drinks and Dining
La Jolla sits right at the doorstep of Torrey Pines, and it happens to be one of the best eating and drinking neighborhoods in San Diego. Whether you want a burger and a beer or a proper sit-down dinner with ocean views, here is where to go after the round. The Grill at Torrey Pines …
The Best San Diego Golf Courses for Groups and Bachelor Parties
San Diego is one of the best bachelor party destinations in the country, and golf is a big part of why. Good weather year-round, courses that range from relaxed to resort-level, and enough off-course activity to fill every hour between tee times. Here is how to put a great group trip together. The Best Courses …
The Broken Leg Heard Around the World: Tiger’s 2008 US Open at Torrey Pines
There are great sporting performances and then there is what Tiger Woods did at Torrey Pines in June 2008. Five days of golf played on a broken leg, a torn ACL, and a level of competitive will that left everyone who witnessed it struggling to find adequate words. Doctors had told Woods he had two …
Torrey Pines Tested: What Past Winners Tell Us About the 2026 PGA Championship
When looking ahead to the 2026 PGA Championship, one of the most compelling ways to anticipate the style of play and likely contenders is by studying past winners at Torrey Pines. While the major won’t be held there, Torrey Pines has consistently proven to be one of the toughest and most “major-like” venues in professional …
US OPEN RETURNS TO TORREY PINES
One of the PGA Tour’s four major championships returns to San Diego!
The 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines had it all. It was the first major championship golf event in San Diego, shining the spotlight on the county’s most-revered course, Torrey Pines Golf Course. Hopes were high for a successful event. What transpired was one of golf’s most epic showdowns, forever cementing Torrey Pines’ place among the world’s elite course.
It took a clutch putt and an 18-hole Monday playoff to clinch what many consider Tiger Woods’ greatest major championship performance. The battle against legend Rocco Mediate was one for the ages, punctuated by news that Tiger played through a broken leg to claim the title.
AND NOW IT WILL HAVE A SEQUEL
The United States Golf Association awarded Torrey Pines in La Jolla its long-awaited second U.S. Open, slated for 2021.
We’ll continue to update this information as it becomes available but for now is just a future reminder of the return of one of the PGA Tour’s four major championships to the sunny shores of San Diego.
Total attendance for the 2008 Open was 295,000. The 2021 event should see similar attendance so plan your trip to the Open early.
As is standard for Opens, the course will be closed during the tournament and the week of preparation prior. Fortunately for visiting golfers who want to squeeze in a few rounds during those two weeks, San Diego has abundant options, with over 90 golf courses in the county. Call 1-800-TorreyPines to speak with one of our local golf coordinators.
