What is the US Open trophy called? Original and current trophy

It’s almost that time again. The US Open trophy is up for grabs as we head into the final round of golf at Oakmont Country Club on Sunday.

The US Open trophy dates to the inaugural US Open at Newport (R.I.) Golf Club in 1895. The 18-inch-tall, silver trophy was originally commissioned by the United States Golf Association and made by the Gorham Company.

US Open trophy name

The British Open trophy is called the Claret Jug and the PGA Championship has the Wanamaker Trophy, however, the US Open trophy has never been named, therefore, you guessed it - it is simply called the US Open trophy.

The golfer that comes out on top on Sunday will receive the trophy in a post-championship ceremony and, as champion, will keep it for a year.

The original two-handled trophy was lost in a fire in September 1946. Lloyd Mangrum, the winner of the 1946 US Open, took the original home after winning the tournament and displayed it in the clubhouse of his home course, Tam O’Shanter, outside Chicago.

A fire at the clubhouse destroyed the trophy and the current trophy dates to 1947, when it was first presented by the USGA. The USGA reportedly considered replacing it with a new design but opted instead to preserve the original look.

Four players in contention

Sunday at Oakmont has left only four players who remain under par: Sam Burns (-4), J.J. Spaun (-3), Adam Scott (-3) and Viktor Hovland (-1) are sitting at the top of the leaderboard.

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Anything can happen at Oakmont, but those four have proven to have what it takes to play the toughest course in the world without making huge mistakes.

Big names have struggled

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will begin round 4 at 4-over par, eight shots behind the leader. Rory McIlroy is currently +9 and has struggled since achieving his career grand slam after winning the 2025 Masters.