The oldest U.S. Golf Association championship is the U.S. Amateur.
The 121st edition is underway at two courses: Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, and Longue Vue Club in nearby Verona.
Oakmont Country Club was designed by Henry Fownes and first opened in 1903. It was the nation’s first golf course to be recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Longue Vue Club was designed by Scottish architect Robert White, who was the first president of the PGA of America. He also installed the putting green on the White House Lawn. Longue Vue opened for play in 1922. In 1935, A.W. Tillinghast oversaw renovations.
Check out some photos from the event.
2021 U.S. Amateur
Ricky Castillo hits his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of stroke…
Ricky Castillo hits his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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Alex Fitzpatrick hits his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of stroke…
Alex Fitzpatrick hits his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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The clubhouse as seen during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur…
The clubhouse as seen during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Justin Aller/USGA)
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Ricky Castillo putts on the 5th hole during the first round of stroke play at the…
Ricky Castillo putts on the 5th hole during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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Michael Thorbjornsen hits his tee shot on the 13th hole during the first round of stroke…
Michael Thorbjornsen hits his tee shot on the 13th hole during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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Ryan Marter hits his tee shot on the 14th holeRyan Marter during the first round of…
Ryan Marter hits his tee shot on the 14th holeRyan Marter during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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Patrick McCormick hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the first round of stroke…
Patrick McCormick hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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The flag on the first hole flutters in the breeze during the first round of stroke…
The flag on the first hole flutters in the breeze during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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A hole sign as seen during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S.…
A hole sign as seen during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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The flag on the 15th green during the first round of stroke play at the 2021…
The flag on the 15th green during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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Preston Summerhays hits a shot on the 15th hole during the first round of stroke play…
Preston Summerhays hits a shot on the 15th hole during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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Balls on a green in the practice area during the first round of stroke play at…
Balls on a green in the practice area during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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Drew Hackett looks for his ball on the 6th hole during the first round of stroke…
Drew Hackett looks for his ball on the 6th hole during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)
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The sun rises during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at…
The sun rises during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Justin Aller/USGA)
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Head covers wait to be purchased during the first round of stroke play at the 2021…
Head covers wait to be purchased during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Justin Aller/USGA)