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June 13 in Golf History

On June 13 in golf history — 1953: Ben Hogan wins U.S. Open at Oakmont, plus 5 more moments from 1953–2021.

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1953 Championship

Ben Hogan wins U.S. Open at Oakmont

Ben Hogan shot 283 to win the 1953 U.S. Open at Oakmont by six strokes, part of the legendary 'Triple Crown' season in which he won the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship.

Ben Hogan
1976 Milestone

Jack Nicklaus dominates the Memorial era

Jack Nicklaus founded the Memorial Tournament at his Muirfield Village course, which he designed, and it became one of the most prestigious non-major events on the PGA Tour.

Jack Nicklaus
1999 Championship

Tiger Woods wins Memorial Tournament

Tiger Woods won the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in 1999, one of his record-tying five titles in Jack Nicklaus's event.

Tiger Woods
2004 Championship

Ernie Els wins Memorial Tournament

Ernie Els won the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in 2004, adding a prestigious title during his run as one of the world's best players.

Ernie Els
2010 Championship

Justin Rose wins Memorial Tournament

Justin Rose won the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in 2010, the breakthrough that launched a stretch leading to his 2013 U.S. Open title.

Justin Rose
2021 Championship

Patrick Cantlay defends Memorial title in playoff

Patrick Cantlay outlasted Collin Morikawa in a playoff to win the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, defending the title he had won in 2019.