Jun 22

June 22 in Golf History

On June 22 in golf history — 1919: Walter Hagen wins second U.S. Open in playoff, plus 5 more moments from 1919–2014.

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1919 Championship

Walter Hagen wins second U.S. Open in playoff

Walter Hagen beat Mike Brady in an 18-hole playoff at Brae Burn to win the 1919 U.S. Open, his second U.S. Open title.

Walter Hagen
1975 Milestone

Lou Graham contends in U.S. Open era of playoffs

The mid-1970s U.S. Opens featured frequent drama, including Lou Graham's 1975 playoff win over John Mahaffey at Medinah for his only major championship.

Lou Graham
1984 Born

Dustin Johnson born, future World No. 1

Dustin Johnson, born on this day in Columbia, South Carolina, reached World No. 1, won the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont and the 2020 Masters, and amassed more than 20 PGA Tour titles.

Dustin Johnson
2002 Championship

Tiger Woods wins U.S. Open at Bethpage Black

Tiger Woods was the only player to finish under par at the demanding Bethpage Black, winning the 2002 U.S. Open by three for the second leg of a Grand Slam bid.

Tiger Woods
2009 Championship

Lucas Glover wins rain-delayed U.S. Open at Bethpage

Lucas Glover won the weather-delayed 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, completed on a Monday, holding off Phil Mickelson and David Duval for his first major.

Lucas Glover
2014 Milestone

Martin Kaymer savors wire-to-wire U.S. Open at Pinehurst

Martin Kaymer's eight-stroke 2014 U.S. Open romp at Pinehurst No. 2 made him the first wire-to-wire champion since Tiger Woods in 2000.

Martin Kaymer