Who won US Open in 1913?

Who won US Open in 1913?

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What happened in the 1913 U.S. Open?

The 1913 U.S. Open was the 19th U.S. Open, held September 18–20 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, a suburb southwest of Boston. Amateur Francis Ouimet, age 20, won his only U.S. Open title in an 18-hole playoff, five strokes ahead of Britons Harry Vardon and Ted Ray.

Who beat Harry Vardon in the US Open?

Ouimet
Ouimet won the playoff at one-under-par for the day, beating Vardon by 5 strokes and Ray by 6. His victory was widely hailed as a stunning upset over the strongly favored British, who were regarded as the top two golfers in the world. He was the first amateur to win the U.S. Open.

What did Eddie Lowery do for a living?

Edward Edgar Lowery (October 14, 1902 – May 4, 1984) was an American caddie, amateur golfer and multi-millionaire businessman.

Was President Taft at the 1913 US Open?

Ex-President Taft Is Among Spectators. For the first time in the history of the U.S. Open, the size of the field necessitated two 36-hole qualifying rounds, with the low 64 players and ties advancing to the Open proper.

Was President Taft at the 1913 U.S. Open?

Who won the US Open in 1913?

Fred McLeod and Harry Vardon at the 1913 U.S. Open. The 1913 U.S. Open was the 19th U.S. Open, held September 18–20 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, a suburb southwest of Boston. Amateur Francis Ouimet, age 20, won his only U.S. Open title in an 18-hole playoff, five strokes ahead of Britons Harry Vardon and Ted Ray.

Who was Francis Ouimet’s opponent in the 1913 US Open?

Francis Ouimet (middle) is flanked by Harry Vardon (left) and Ted Ray, his two opponents in the playoff at the 1913 US Open. Bettmann/Getty Images

What year was the 19th US Open?

The 1913 U.S. Open was the 19th U.S. Open, held September 18-20 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, a suburb southwest of Boston. Amateur Francis Ouimet, age 20, won his only U.S. Open title in an 18-hole playoff, five strokes ahead of Britons Harry Vardon and Ted Ray.

Who won the US Open in 18-hole playoff?

Amateur Francis Ouimet, age 20, won his only U.S. Open title in an 18-hole playoff, five strokes ahead of Britons Harry Vardon and Ted Ray.

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