On June 21 in golf history — 1965: Gary Player wins U.S. Open to complete career Slam, plus 5 more moments from 1965–1996.
Gary Player beat Kel Nagle in a playoff at Bellerive to win the 1965 U.S. Open, becoming the third player to complete the career Grand Slam.
Gary PlayerLee Trevino tossed a rubber snake at Jack Nicklaus on the first tee, then beat him in an 18-hole playoff at Merion to win the 1971 U.S. Open.
Lee TrevinoAustralian David Graham played a near-flawless final round 67, hitting every fairway, to win the 1981 U.S. Open at Merion, the first Australian to win the championship.
David GrahamScott Simpson made three straight back-nine birdies to overtake Tom Watson and win the 1987 U.S. Open at the Olympic Club by one stroke.
Scott SimpsonTom Kite battled fierce wind and holed a chip on the seventh to win the 1992 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, finally claiming his first major after years of close calls.
Tom KiteScottie Scheffler, born on this day, rose to World No. 1 and won the Masters in 2022 and 2024 along with multiple Players Championships, becoming the game's dominant player.
Scottie Scheffler