U.S. Open Championship Trophy

Presented annually by the USGA since 1895

The U.S. Open Championship Trophy dates to the inaugural U.S. Open at Newport (R.I.) Golf Club in 1895. The 18-inch-tall, sterling silver trophy was originally commissioned by the United States Golf Association and made by the Gorham Company. As with all USGA trophies, the winner receives the trophy in a post-championship ceremony and keeps it for a year. Although the original trophy was lost in a fire in 1946, its artistry and intent remain true to the fundamental ideals of the championship: the greatest players in the world competing on the game’s finest golf courses. The trophy is revered by anyone who plays at any level, and has served as a point of inspiration for generations.