The USGA announced that in 2037, Oak Hill Country Club, in Rochester, New York, will host the 92nd U.S. Women’s Open, bringing women’s major championship golf to the club for the first time.
"Major championship golf is in the DNA of Oak Hill and we are thrilled to bring the U.S. Women’s Open to the club for the first time," USGA chief championships officer John Bodenhamer said. "Oak Hill has long been a proven stage for some of golf’s biggest moments and we are proud to add the U.S. Women’s Open to its storied history. We are certain the local community and fans across the world will embrace the worthy test it will provide for the game’s best players."
Oak Hill has previously hosted seven men’s professional major championships, including three U.S. Opens, as well as three additional USGA championships and the 1995 Ryder Cup. With the announcement of the 2037 U.S. Women’s Open, the club is set to welcome two more in the coming years. Oak Hill will also host the 2027 U.S. Amateur Championship, marking its third time as host of the country’s oldest amateur competition following the 1949 and 1998 editions. The 2027 U.S. Amateur will be the first USGA championship at Oak Hill in nearly three decades.
“Hosting the U.S. Women’s Open for the first time is a proud and historic moment for Oak Hill,” Oak Hill President Ron Billitier said. “Major championships are part of our pedigree and we cannot wait to welcome the world’s best to compete at our club. For more than 75 years, golfers from around the globe have been tested by the challenge of Oak Hill, and we look forward to sharing that experience once again with both players and fans.”
Founded in 1901 on the banks of the Genesee River, Oak Hill moved to its present site in 1926. It was at that time that the Donald Ross-designed East and West Courses debuted. Over the years, numerous changes have been made to the East Course, and in 2019, Andrew Green completed a restoration of the course. The course is now overseen by director of agronomy Fred Doheny.
The 2037 U.S. Women’s Open will be the seventh held in the state of New York. The Empire State will also host the 2036 U.S. Women’s Open as part of a back-to-back with the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. The last U.S. Women’s Open in New York was held in 2013, when Inbee Park won the second of her two titles at Sebonak Golf Club, in Southampton, New York.