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The Birth Of The US Open
Open was born in 1895 by The United States Golf Association, using a 36 hole format being played all in the same day. The game was played on October 4th at the Newport Country Club, in Newport, Rhode Island, it was a nine hole course. Open with Horace Rawlins from England taking home 150.00 dollars for the win; Horace also received a 50dollar gold medal.
The first American to win the Open was John J. McDermott in 1911 and again in 1912; British players dominated the event until then. John open the way for Americans winning the Open as more and more were attending and winning, the event evolved into one of the four majors.
The tournament gained momentum every year and was attracting more professionals and amateurs to each event. Open in 1913 to a 20yearold Francis Ouimte from the United States, adding to the popularity of the tournament. Open four times in 1923, 1926, 1929 and in 1930. Spectators are given the opportunity for the first time to purchase tickets for the event in 1922.
Twice in the Opens history, the United States Golf Association canceled the event,[url=http://nikefree.mobilejeti.com]nike free sko[/url], due to the World Wars in 19171918 and 19421945. Open was televised nationally for the first time.
Jack Nicklaus wins his first in 1962 with a score of 71 in his rookie season as a professional. This was just the beginning for Jack as he wins three more times in 1967, 1972 and again in 1980. Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Willie Anderson and Ben Hogan are the only golfers to win the event four times.
The purse for the first game was 350.00 dollars and Horace took home 150.00 dollars and a gold medal.
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