Toledo's Inverness Club to Host 2045 U.S. Open

Historic Ohio golf course will welcome major championship for first time since 1993.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Toledo's Inverness Club will host the U.S. Open, one of professional golf's four major tournaments, in 2045. The course, which last hosted a major in 1993, will also welcome the 2033 U.S. Girls Junior and 2036 U.S. Women's Amateur championships.

Why it matters

Hosting the prestigious U.S. Open is a major coup for Toledo, providing a significant economic boost and raising the city's profile on the national stage. Inverness Club is considered one of the top golf courses in the country, having previously hosted four U.S. Opens and two PGA Championships.

The details

Inverness Club, a private club designed by renowned architect Donald Ross, first opened in 1903. The course has hosted four previous U.S. Opens, the most recent in 1979, as well as two PGA Championships. In addition to the 2045 U.S. Open, Inverness will also host the 2027 Women's Open and 2029 U.S. Amateur.

  • The 2045 U.S. Open will be held at Inverness Club.
  • Inverness Club will host the 2033 U.S. Girls Junior and 2036 U.S. Women's Amateur championships.

The players

Inverness Club

A private golf club in Toledo, Ohio that has hosted four previous U.S. Opens and two PGA Championships. The course was designed by renowned architect Donald Ross and first opened in 1903.

United States Golf Association (USGA)

The national governing body of golf in the United States and Mexico, responsible for conducting the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Amateur, and other major championships.

Wade Kapszukiewicz

The mayor of Toledo, Ohio, who hailed the announcement of Inverness Club hosting the 2045 U.S. Open as 'one of the biggest wins' for the city in years.

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What they’re saying

“This is the biggest championship in the sport of golf. It is the Super Bowl of golf, the Stanley Cup of golf, the World Series of golf.”

— Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mayor of Toledo (social media)

“For years the perception has been that while Inverness is a course more than worthy of hosting a U.S. Open, the Toledo market wasn't strong or dynamic enough to earn the honor. Today's announcement dispels that myth once and for all.”

— Wade Kapszukiewicz, Mayor of Toledo (social media)

What’s next

The 2045 U.S. Open at Inverness Club will be one of the most anticipated major golf championships in years, drawing thousands of spectators and media attention to Toledo.

The takeaway

Hosting the prestigious U.S. Open is a major accomplishment for Toledo and Inverness Club, validating the course's status as one of the top golf venues in the country and providing a significant economic boost for the city. This announcement cements Toledo's reputation as a dynamic sports destination capable of hosting world-class events.