Monday, November 18, 2013

Major Championship Locations in 2014

The 2014 major championship locations this year are impressive as they are every year. Aside from the Masters which is located at Augusta every year, here are the locations for the other three majors in the upcoming year:


U.S Open: Pinehurst Golf Club
Date: June 12-15                             
72 Hole stroke play; Field will be cut to low 60 scores and ties following the completion of 36 holes. An 18-Hole playoff will take place on June 16 for the U.S. Open if two or more players are tied after 72 holes. Justin Rose will look to defend his U.S Open title.

 British Open: Royal Liverpool
 Date: July 17-20
The second oldest links golf course in England is the host for the 2014 Open Championship. It is the 12th time Royal Liverpool has hosted the world's oldest major, last in 2006 when Tiger Woods captured his 2nd Open Championship in as many years. Phil Mickelson, last year's champion will likely be one of the favorites again this year.



PGA Championship: Valhalla Golf Club
Date: August 7-10
The PGA Championship returns to Valhalla for the first time since 2000 when Tiger Woods was victorious. This private course was constructed by the great Jack Nicklaus and is one of the top course in the United States. The 7,540 yard par 72 course is located in Louisville, Kentucky. Jason Dufner is the defending champion after he captured his first major this past August.


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