U.S. Masters is always held at prestigious Augusta National , Georgia , U.S. Open and Open at Bethpage State Park 's Black Course in Farmingdale , NY . Nicklaus , nicknamed the `` Golden Bear , '' became the first golfer to successfully defend his green jacket . PGA Championship is the only major held outside the United States . The PGA Championship is only major not open to amateur golfers .
U.S. Masters is always held at prestigious Augusta National , Georgia , U.S. Open and Open at Bethpage State Park 's Black Course in Farmingdale , NY . PGA Championship is the only major held outside the United States . The PGA Championship is only major not open to amateur golfers .