Championship Heads To Omaha In 2021, Saucon Valley In 2022
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- Category: Inside Golf
- Published: 2017-06-28
Hills, Trees, And Perfectly Placed Bunkers Characterize Omaha Country Club, Which Will Become A Two-Time U.S. Senior Open Venue. (USGA/Kirk H. Owens)
FAR HILLS, New Jersey (USGA) — The U.S. Senior Open will return to two of the most distinguished venues in championship history in the coming years, as Omaha (Neb.) Country Club and Saucon Valley Country Club, in Bethlehem, Pa., were named as the host sites for the 2021 and 2022 U.S. Senior Opens. The 2021 Senior Open, to be contested July 8-11, will be the second Senior Open and second USGA championship held at Omaha Country Club. Saucon Valley Country Club will host its third Senior Open and eighth USGA championship from June 23-26, 2022.
“The USGA is pleased to return to both Omaha Country Club and Saucon Valley Country Club to conduct the most prestigious championship in senior golf,” said Stuart Francis, USGA Championship Committee chairman. “Both regions and communities have enthusiastically supported the U.S. Senior Open in the past and fans have attended in great numbers to watch an international field compete for the Francis D. Ouimet Trophy.”
At Omaha Country Club in 2013, Kenny Perry won the U.S. Senior Open by carding a 7-under-par 63 over the final 18 holes, one stroke off the championship record. Perry’s 72-hole score of 13-under 267, which matched Hale Irwin for the lowest score in U.S. Senior Open history, was five strokes ahead of runner-up Fred Funk (272). Corey Pavin and Rocco Mediate tied for third at 7-under 273.
“Omaha Country Club is honored to be the host club for the 2021 U.S. Senior Open Championship,” said Patrick Duffy, co-chairman. “The entire community embraced the championship in 2013 and is excited to have the USGA return to Nebraska for this global event. This weeklong championship, featuring the world’s best senior players, will again provide significant economic impact to the local community.”