The USGA announced overnight its one-time exemption categories for the 120th US Open, with the one-day, 36-hole marathon sectional qualifiers having been replaced by season standings, world-ranking positions and good old-fashioned results.
After initially containing the virus during the northern spring, California has seen an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases since the state’s reopening phases.
It will be the fifth PGA conducted at Southern Hills, the first since 2007. The course has also hosted three US Opens and two US Amateurs, and will serve as home to the 2021 Senior PGA next May.
When the Masters will actually take place remains a matter of some conjecture, but October seems to be the best bet, a favouritism Michel is happy to confirm.