text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_22597626_2 (year INTEGER, outcome VARCHAR, championship VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  In the US Open championship and the outcome is runner-up, what is the minimum year?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(year) FROM table_22597626_2 WHERE outcome = "Runner-up" AND championship = "US Open"