The U.S. Open holds a special place in golf history, and a special golf club whose journey has been filled with ups and downs, from the iconic 1948 tournament to the subsequent absence of the U.S. Open in LA, has a rich history with the major.

After a significant hiatus, this club at LA graces the headlines again, stirring up excitement and leaving people eagerly wondering if history will repeat itself. 

A Glorious Past and a Promising Future: Riviera Country Club’s Journey with the U.S. Open

Every golf lover remembers the 1948 U.S. Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, northwest of Los Angeles. The course became known as “Hogan’s Alley” because it was his third win at Riviera in less than 18 months. Ted Rhodes became the first African-American to play in the U.S. Open since 1913, finishing in 51st place.

But after that, the U.S. Open was hosted in places other than Los Angeles due to several reasons, including the need for more suitable golf courses and the reluctance of LACC to host the event. The LACC was historically reclusive, and it was reluctant to host the event in the past. The closest it got to hosting a major was the 1986 U.S. Open, which was voted down 5-4.

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Tiger Woods Illustrates His Special History With Riviera Ahead of Highly Anticipated Return: ‘I Worked My Butt Off’

But after a great struggle, there is good news in the market. As per a recent report from California Golf + Travel, the USGA has selected Riviera Country Club to host the 2031 U.S. Open tournament. The recent Instagram post revealed this current buzz!

It will be the first men’s U.S. Open hosted at the club since 1948; the event when Ben Hogan lifted the trophy. The USGA’s decision to return to Riviera for the 2031 U.S. Open is a testament to the course’s quality and place in golf history.

Fans React to the U.S. Open’s Return to Riviera Country Club!

In the recent Instagram update, golf enthusiasts were super excited about the news. It is evident by fans’ comments that Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, who created a buzz in golf with his recent dominating victory in the Hurricane Junior’s Major Championship, were all up for him being there at Riviera in 2031!

On this one of the fans commented “Charlie woods is the early favorite”. Another fan commented, ” Much better course for the US Open”

While other said, “game on”,

Another fan was super excited, “Super!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️”.

As the U.S. Open returns to Los Angeles in 2031, a crazy golf fan reacted on recent Instagram update “2031 is so far away … feels like I’d be dead by then but in actuality I’d be 34…”. Another enthusiast said “Love it’s coming back to LA but Torrey >> all LA sites”. Another Comment

It is clearly visible how excited fans were with the announcement. Also, with Charlie Woods captivating fans with his talent, the future holds great promise. As the U.S. Open returns to Los Angeles in 2031, fans are eager to know if history will be created! What is your take on the announcement? Let us know in the comments below.

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