Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place has been selected by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) as a recipient of the 2008 Phoenix Award. The award is given annually to individuals or organizations who are actively involved in conservation, preservation, beautification and anti-pollution campaigns which further the growth and appeal of North American travel destinations. Chambers Bay, the host of the 2015 U.S. Open and the 2010 U.S. Amateur Championships, received the award in its first full year of operation.