Excitement grows as Erin Hills gets ready to host USGA's 2017 U.S. Open

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Next summer, the Erin Hills Golf Course in the Town of Erin in Washington County will host one of the greatest tournaments in professional golf: the 2017 US Open.

The week-long event will take place from June 12th through June 18th.

"It`s the first time the state of Wisconsin`s ever hosted a US Open," Rich Tock, Erin Hills ambassador said.

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On Monday, August 29th, FOX6 toured Erin Hills, as a spokesman said preparations have been underway for this huge event for more than five years!

"You don`t even have to be a golf fan, because this property is so special, and so beautiful," Tock said.

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More than 35,000 people from around the world are expected to attend each day of the four championship days, and those are preceded by three days of professional practice.

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"A really good opportunity to really engage with all of the players that everybody loves, and to really get a feel for the campus as well, to know exactly where the best places are to view golf," Janeen Driscoll, USGA public relations director said.

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Golf that will involve the best professional players in the world, and shine the spotlight on Erin Hills and the Dairy State.

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The USGA estimates the economic impact of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills will be between $120 million and $130 million.

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If you want to attend, a USGA spokesperson suggests you buy tickets early.

The US Open has sold out each of the past 29 years.