Michael Block turns heads with bold USA haircut before U.S. Senior Open

The popular club professional has unveiled a patriotic new look ahead of this week's U.S. Senior Open, continuing his knack for grabbing attention both on and off the golf course.

Andy Roberts

02 Jul 2026

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Michael Block has once again found a way to grab attention before hitting a competitive shot.

The popular American club professional arrived at this week's U.S. Senior Open in Ohio sporting a striking new haircut, with a large "USA" shaved into the back of his head ahead of Independence Day celebrations.

Whether fans love his larger-than-life personality or find his antics a little over the top, Block has built a reputation for generating headlines both on and off the golf course.

The 50-year-old, a nine-time Southern California PGA Player of the Year and head professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California, has enjoyed a busy spell.

He last week made his PGA Tour Champions debut at the Dick's Open, where a triple-bogey at the final hole on Sunday ended his hopes of a higher finish.

Block ended the week in a respectable tie for ninth, five shots behind eventual winner Dicky Pride, who defeated Padraig Harrington in a playoff.

Earlier this season, Block also secured his place in the PGA Championship for a fifth consecutive season.

After opening with an even-par 70 at Aronimink, he produced one of the week's most memorable quotes when describing how he motivates himself during a round.

"I was in the bathroom on hole 12 or 13 today, and there was no mirror, so I wasn't looking at myself. But I said, 'You got this. You're actually pretty good, buddy,'" said Block, who eventually went on to shoot a 75 in the second round to narrowly miss the cut.

Judging by his latest hairstyle, see below, it's fair to say Block is bringing that same confidence to the U.S. Senior Open.

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Block became one of golf's biggest stories at the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, where he finished tied 15th, made a memorable hole-in-one while playing alongside Rory McIlroy and recorded the best finish by a club professional at the championship since 1986.

Two years on, he's proving once again that when Block is in the field, there's usually something worth talking about.