Jun 24

June 24 in Golf History

On June 24 in golf history — 1928: Johnny Farrell wins U.S. Open playoff over Bobby Jones, plus 5 more moments from 1928–2018.

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On This Day in Golf

1928 Championship

Johnny Farrell wins U.S. Open playoff over Bobby Jones

Johnny Farrell defeated Bobby Jones in a 36-hole playoff at Olympia Fields to win the 1928 U.S. Open, his only major title.

Johnny Farrell
1931 Born

Billy Casper born, 51-time PGA Tour winner

Billy Casper, born on this day in San Diego, won 51 PGA Tour titles including the 1959 and 1966 U.S. Opens and the 1970 Masters, and is remembered as one of the finest putters in history.

Billy Casper
1955 Born

Juli Inkster born, seven-time major champion

World Golf Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, winner of 31 LPGA Tour titles and seven majors, was born on this day in Santa Cruz, California.

1960 Born

Loren Roberts born, 'Boss of the Moss'

Loren Roberts, born on this day, won eight PGA Tour titles and several senior majors, earning the nickname 'Boss of the Moss' for his elite putting.

2001 Milestone

Retief Goosen completes U.S. Open playoff at Southern Hills

Retief Goosen recovered from a 72nd-hole three-putt to beat Mark Brooks in a Monday playoff at Southern Hills, claiming the 2001 U.S. Open for his first major.

Retief Goosen
2018 Championship

Brooks Koepka wins second straight U.S. Open at Shinnecock

Brooks Koepka shot a final-round 68 to win the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, becoming the first back-to-back champion since Curtis Strange in 1988-89.

Brooks Koepka