US Open

The US Open has come a long way since it was first played over nine holes at the Newport Golf and Country Club in 1895.

These days, the world's leading golfers test their skills over four days and 72 holes, on some of the toughest courses in the United States, in a bid to land the second Major of the season.

However, the RBS Group's partnership with the USGA means we're also committed in our support of its other championships, including the US Women's Open – where RBS ambassador Paula Creamer will be among the favourites – the US Seniors Open and the US Amateur Championship.

In addition to our support of the USGA championships, our four-year agreement (announced in May 2008) will see RBS contribute to the USGA's 'For the Good of the Game' initiative, which aims to introduce the sport to new audiences. We'll also help develop new media platforms for the USGA, including USGA.com and USOpen.com.

The USGA has served as the national governing body of golf in the US, its territories and Mexico since 1894. It's a non-profit making organisation run by golfers for the benefit of golfers. The association runs 13 national championships, writes and interprets the Rules of Golf, and supports many grassroots programmes.