History of 2022 U.S. Open (golf) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 15, 2025

The 2022 U.S. Open was the 122nd edition of the tournament, held from June 16-19 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. This marked the fourth time the prestigious event was hosted at the club, with previous Opens held there in 1913, 1963, and 1988.

1913: The Country Club hosted U.S. Open

In 1913, The Country Club hosted the U.S. Open.

1963: The Country Club hosted U.S. Open

In 1963, The Country Club hosted the U.S. Open.

1988: The Country Club hosted U.S. Open

In 1988, The Country Club hosted the U.S. Open.

2012: Recent Winners of the U.S. Open (2012-2021)

Listing recent winners of the U.S. Open from 2012 to 2021 as part of the exemption criteria.

2013: Fitzpatrick won U.S Amateur

In 2013, Matt Fitzpatrick previously won the U.S. Amateur at The Country Club.

2017: Recent Winners of The Open Championship (2017-2021)

Listing recent winners of The Open Championship from 2017 to 2021 as part of the exemption criteria.

2018: Recent Winners of the Masters Tournament (2018-2022)

Listing recent winners of the Masters Tournament from 2018 to 2022 as part of the exemption criteria.

2020: Leading Player from Asian Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia, and Sunshine Tour (2020-21-22)

The leading player from each of the 2020–21–22 Asian Tour, 2021–22 PGA Tour of Australasia and 2021–22 Sunshine Tour Orders of Merit were considered for exemption.

2020: Winner of 2020 Olympic Gold Medal

The winner of the 2020 Olympic Gold Medal was considered for exemption.

2021: Qualified for 2021 Tour Championship

All players who qualified for the 2021 Tour Championship were considered for exemption.

2021: Recent Winners of The Open Championship (2017-2021)

Listing recent winners of The Open Championship from 2017 to 2021 as part of the exemption criteria.

2021: Recent Winners of the U.S. Open (2012-2021)

Listing recent winners of the U.S. Open from 2012 to 2021 as part of the exemption criteria.

2021: Leading Player from Asian Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia, and Sunshine Tour (2020-21-22)

The leading player from each of the 2020–21–22 Asian Tour, 2021–22 PGA Tour of Australasia and 2021–22 Sunshine Tour Orders of Merit were considered for exemption.

2021: Top Ten Finishers in 2021 U.S. Open

The leading ten players, and those tying for tenth place, in the 2021 U.S. Open, were considered for exemption.

2021: Winner of 2021 Amateur Championship

The winner of the 2021 Amateur Championship was considered for exemption.

2021: Winner of 2021 U.S. Amateur

The winner of the 2021 U.S. Amateur was considered for exemption.

2021: Winner of Mark H. McCormack Medal in 2021

The winner of the Mark H. McCormack Medal in 2021 was considered for exemption.

2021: PGA Tour Multiple Event Winners (2021-2022)

Winners of multiple PGA Tour events from the 2021 U.S. Open to the start of the 2022 tournament were considered for exemption.

2021: Winners and Runner-Up of U.S. Amateur Events in 2021

Winners of the 2021 U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur, and the runner-up in the 2021 U.S. Amateur were considered for exemption.

May 23, 2022: Top 60 Players on Official World Golf Ranking as of May 23, 2022

On May 23, 2022, the leading 60 players on the Official World Golf Ranking were considered for exemption if not already exempt.

June 6, 2022: Top 60 Players on Official World Golf Ranking as of June 6, 2022

On June 6, 2022, the leading 60 players on the Official World Golf Ranking were considered for exemption if not already exempt.

June 2022: USGA Confirms Eligibility for LIV Golf Participants

In early June 2022, the USGA confirmed that players who resigned or were suspended from the PGA Tour to compete in the LIV Golf Invitational Series would remain eligible to play in the U.S. Open.