Virtual Watch Parties and Network Programming Highlight 2020 US Open "Week Of" Schedule

The USGA announced today a variety of week-of activities designed for sports fans to celebrate and relive iconic U.S. Open Championship moments while building excitement for the championship’s return in September. 

 

The 2020 championship was originally scheduled for June 18-21 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., but now will be contested Sept. 17-20. 

Original programming and encore championship telecasts will air across USGA-owned platforms, including usopen.com, USGA social media channels and the USGA streaming app, as well as Fox Sports (FS1) and Golf Channel.

Highlights of the week include four Virtual Watch Parties of classic U.S. Open finishes, with past champions Gary Woodland, Jordan Spieth and Jack Nicklaus providing firsthand commentary on their career-defining victories. Recorded through Cisco Webex, all will be available on usopen.com, Facebook (facebook.com/USOPEN), Instagram (@usopengolf), YouTube (usga) and the USGA streaming app.

Fox Sports (FS1) will maintain a Father’s Day viewing tradition on Sunday, June 21 with 4½ hours of USGA programming, including two U.S. Open films and a condensed broadcast of the 2019 final round at Pebble Beach.

Golf Channel will be celebrating the U.S. Open with multiple programs featuring hours of lookbacks, highlights and historical coverage throughout the week.

USGA Digital and Social Channel Content
Monday, June 15

1980 U.S. Open Watch Party, Jack Nicklaus/Michael Bamberger, 6 p.m. EDT

On the 40th anniversary of his final U.S. Open title, four-time U.S. Open champion Jack Nicklaus provides insights into his 1980 victory at Baltusrol Golf Club with Golf.com senior writer Michael Bamberger. 

Tuesday, June 16

2005 U.S. Open Watch Party, Jason Gore/Carson Daly, Noon EDT

Longtime friends and golf buddies Jason Gore and television personality Carson Daly relive Michael Campbell’s improbable win in the 2005 U.S. Open. Gore played in the final group with Retief Goosen on that Sunday at Pinehurst Resort. 

Wednesday, June 17

History Makers: Johnny Miller’s Final-Round 63 in 1973 U.S. Open, Noon EDT  

A look at Johnny Miller’s final-round 63 at Oakmont Country Club in the 1973 U.S. Open. Miller was six strokes behind the leaders following the third round, but he birdied the first four holes on Sunday and was on his way to victory and championship history. 

Thursday, June 18

2019 U.S. Open Watch Party, Gary Woodland/Joe Buck, 6 p.m. EDT

Gary Woodland and Fox Sports lead play-by-play broadcaster Joe Buck break down Woodland’s thrilling shots and final-round 69 to win the 119th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, to be followed by a Q&A session featuring questions submitted by U.S. Open Victory Club members. 

Friday, June 19

2015 U.S. Open Watch Party, Jordan Spieth/Hally Leadbetter, 4 p.m. EDT

Jordan Spieth and Discovery Golf producer Hally Leadbetter reflect on the highlights and drama behind the exciting finish on the closing holes at Chambers Bay. 

USGA Streaming App
The USGA streaming app, launched in 2019 in partnership with Cisco, will provide 24-hour themed U.S. Open programming this week. 

The USGA streaming app gives golf fans the opportunity to watch thrilling historical content, as well as rare footage of many of golf’s iconic moments, spanning the 125-year history of the USGA. 

The free app is available in the channel stores on Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV. 

Monday, June 15

All-day marathon of the USGA’s library of U.S. Open highlight films, bookended by Jack Nicklaus at Oakmont Country Club in 1962 and Gary Woodland in 2019 at Pebble Beach Golf Links. 

Tuesday, June 16

Tiger Tuesday! All Tiger, all day. Vignettes, feature films and broadcast coverage from all nine of his USGA championship victories. 

Wednesday, June 17 through Sunday, June 21:

Chronological schedule of final-round broadcasts of classic U.S. Opens. 

Fox Sports (FS1)
Sunday, June 21
10 a.m.                  

U.S. Open 1980: The Day Jack Came Back

Memorable duel between Jack Nicklaus and Isao Aoki in the 1980 U.S. Open at Baltusrol 

11 a.m.

U.S. Open 2002: The People’s Open

Tiger Woods’ victory at Bethpage State Park, a public golf facility, in 2002 

Noon – 2:30 p.m.

2019 U.S. Open Final Round 

Golf Channel
Monday, June 15
11 a.m.                  

1990 U.S. Open Highlights: Hale Irwin at Medinah Country Club 

Noon

1974 U.S. Open Highlights: Hale Irwin at Winged Foot Golf Club 

12:30 p.m.

2006 U.S. Open Highlights: Geoff Ogilvy at Winged Foot Golf Club 

7 p.m.

Celebrating the U.S. Open 

9 p.m.

Golf’s Greatest Rounds            

2000 U.S. Open, Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach 

Tuesday, June 16
5:30 a.m.

1982 U.S. Open Highlights: Tom Watson at Pebble Beach Golf Links 

Noon

2000 U.S. Open Highlights: Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach Golf Links 

1 p.m.

2002 U.S. Open Highlights: Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black 

3 p.m.

1991 U.S. Open Highlights: Payne Stewart at Hazeltine National 

4 p.m.

1999 U.S. Open Highlights: Payne Stewart at Pinehurst No. 2 

7 p.m.

Celebrating the U.S. Open 

9 p.m.

Golf’s Greatest Rounds

1974 U.S. Open, Hale Irwin at Winged Foot Golf Club 

Wednesday, June 17
Noon

2008 U.S. Open Highlights: Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines Golf Course 

4:30 p.m.

2011 U.S. Open Highlights: Rory McIlroy at Congressional Country Club 

9 p.m. 

Golf’s Greatest Rounds

1999 U.S. Open, Payne Stewart at Pinehurst Resort

USGAshop.com
Fans looking for their favorite gear can take advantage of U.S. Open “week of” savings with daily discounts on select apparel and headwear at USGAshop.com. Championship competition days (June 18-21) will feature site-wide savings.  And as always, if you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email or DM on twitter or Instagram.