USO Prohibited Items

Below is the information for the 2025 US Open, US Women's Open, and US Senior Open Championships:

Fans and other championship attendees will go through security screening prior to entering the championship grounds and will not be allowed to bring any of the items listed below. To help expedite admission into the championship, it is recommended that all prohibited items are safely stowed prior to arriving at the championship or parking lot or boarding a shuttle bus. Please be sure to read the following list of prohibited items carefully.

• No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
• No Explosives and/or Fireworks of any kind
• No Tablets and/or Computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
• No Drones
• No Selfie Sticks or Handheld Camera Stabilizers
• No Cameras (point and shoot, film, or DSLR) or Video Cameras (other than Monday through Wednesday for personal use only)
• No Noise-Producing Devices (including radios, TV’s, or portable speakers)
• No Backpacks, Briefcases, Purses and/or Bags larger than 6" W x 6" H x 6" D in their natural state

NOTE: Transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" W x 12" H x 6" D are permitted.

• No Signs, Posters, Banners and/or other Sports Paraphernalia or Memorabilia
• No Food and/or Beverages except for medical or infant needs
• Water Bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty upon arrival
• No Glass and/or Coolers except for medical or infant needs

NOTE: Aerosol Cans, Spray Bottles, and/or Personal-care items (3.4 ounces or less) are permitted.

• No Pets or Emotional Support Animals (only trained service dogs as defined by the ADA)
• No Lounge Chairs and/or Oversized Chairs
• No Ladders and/or Step Stools or other similar items
• No Bicycles, Segways, Scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed inside Championship admission gates (other than used for individuals with mobility disabilities)
• No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or Championship Security Personnel, in their sole discretion.
• No smoking of any kind within any venues, merchandise tents or hospitality tents. Smoking is permitted on the outskirts of the course.

The USGA reserves the right to amend the List of Prohibited Items at any time to provide a safe and secure Championship.