On June 24 in golf history — 1928: Johnny Farrell wins U.S. Open playoff over Bobby Jones, plus 5 more moments from 1928–2018.
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 FarrellBilly 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 CasperWorld Golf Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, winner of 31 LPGA Tour titles and seven majors, was born on this day in Santa Cruz, California.
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.
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 GoosenBrooks 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