MERION GOLF CLUB HOSTS THE FIRST MAJOR GOLF TOURNAMENT IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA IN 30 YEARS
Philadelphia and Merion Golf Club welcome the world of professional golf
June 10, 2013-June 16, 2013
The History
Merion Golf Club, in Ardmore, PA has a long and fabled history in the annals of professional golf. 18 USGA championship tournaments have been hosted at Merion since it first opened in 1896 It has hosted more USGA championships than any other golf course in the United States.
Merion is where Bobby Jones completed the only grand slam in the history of golf in 1930. No other golfer has ever won all four majors in the same year since. Other feats at Merion include Ben Hogan triumphant come back in the 1950 US Open after his near fatal car accident. The great Jack Nicklaus described Merion as, “Acre for acre, it may be the best test of golf in the world.” After his dramatic 18-hole playoff victory over Jack Nicklaus in the 1971 U.S. Open, Lee Trevino was quoted, “I love Merion, and I don’t even know her last name.”
The Field
The US Open brings together the world’s best golfers and the world's best bring their best game.
Expect to see : The #1 and #2 ranked golfers : Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods and a field of the best in game including Phil Mickelson,
2013 U.S. Open Golf Championship
When: June 10-16, 2013; Practice Rounds June 10-12; Championship Rounds June 13-16
Where: Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, PA
Cost: Ticket prices vary
More info: www.usga.org
When: June 10-16, 2013; Practice Rounds June 10-12; Championship Rounds June 13-16
Where: Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, PA
Cost: Ticket prices vary
More info: www.usga.org
Where to Stay?
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport is holding a block of rooms at a special US Open Rate.
All US Open Guests will enjoy:
- Free cooked to order breakfast
- Evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks
- Two Room Suite
- Shuttle to public transportation
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Airport Shuttle
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