Frequently Asked Questions

No. The term U.S. Open and all related marks, logos, and intellectual property relating to the USGA, U.S. Open Championship, and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club are trademark protected and therefore the use for business or individual purposes are strictly forbidden. Additional questions regarding intended use of the championship name or logo should be directed to the USGA Legal Department at (908) 234-2300.

There will be increased activity in the local communities leading up to, during, and post-championship. The impact on individual businesses depends on many factors including the type of business and its location. Some tourism and hospitality-related businesses will see a significant spike and impact during the championship while others should expect normal day-to-day business volume. Spending during championship week is primarily focused on travel-related industries (i.e. hotels, restaurants, etc.). However, significant spending will also occur before and after the championship as construction, post-championship teardown, and out-of-town visitors increase.

There is a wide variety of employment opportunities for Suffolk County residents to apply into the Open Works Program to support the U.S. Open Championship, including but not limited to:

Business Opportunities

• Building & Construction Materials
• Catering & Food Services (Purveyor, Distributor, Ice Vendor, Staffing)
• Landscaping Services & Florals
• Pest Control
• Printer/Print Press/Print Shop/Signage
• Picture & Framing Services
• Towing & Wrecker Services
• Traffic Control Equipment
• Other (please specify at www.usga.org/openworks)

There will be several temporary employment opportunities in the months and weeks leading up to the championship. Multiple vendors will be looking for additional support in various functions such as parking management, private security, and food and beverage services. Please visit www.usga.org/openworks to learn more about the current part-time employment opportunities associated with the U.S. Open Championship.

In 2022, the USGA created the Open Works Program, an initiative designed to allow diverse businesses and residents local to our host site each year to receive consideration and priority for the labor and supplier needs connected to the U.S. Open Championship.

Small, women, minority, LGBTQIA, people with disabilities, and veterans with service-related disabilities-owned businesses and individuals are invited to visit www.usga.org/openworks to learn about current opportunities the USGA and its national contractors and suppliers are seeking support for in the planning and execution of the championship. Businesses and residents will have a chance to enter information and specify the services or labor opportunities they are interested in offering or applying for through the U.S. Open  supplier and employment registration portal. With consent from the business and/or individual, the USGA will match the registrant with its contractors and suppliers seeking like-minded products, equipment, and/or manpower.

Visit www.usga.org/openworks to learn more!