Tournament information
| Dates | June 17–20, 1999 |
| Location | Pinehurst, North Carolina |
| Course (s) | Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 2 |
| Organized by | USGA |
When was the first US Open golf tournament held at Pinehurst?
This was the first U.S. Open at Pinehurst, which returned in 2005 and 2014. Previously, it hosted the PGA Championship in 1936, the Ryder Cup in 1951, and the North and South Open from 1902 through 1951.
Which golfer has won two US Opens in the 1990s?
His victory here made him the third golfer in the 1990s to win two U.S. Opens. The other two were Lee Janzen and Ernie Els . Results from the 1999 U.S. Open golf tournament played at the par-70 No. 2 Course at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C. (a-amateur):
What is the history of the PGA Championship?
It all started more than a century ago, with the North & South Amateur—the first championship to be played in what has become renowned and revered as the Home of American Golf™.
Is there a statue of Robert Stewart at Pinehurst?
There is now a statue of Stewart's celebration pose behind the 18th green of the famed No. 2 course at Pinehurst Resort, site of the 1999 U.S. Open. It was Stewart's second U.S. Open victory, the last of his three majors, and his final win on the PGA Tour. Stewart, 42 years old, died in a plane crash later in the year.
What golf tournaments played at Pinehurst?
Pinehurst No. 2 is the only course to have hosted all five of the USGA's most important events: U.S. Open (1999, 2005, 2014), U.S. Women's Open (2014), U.S. Amateur (1962, 2008, 2019), U.S. Women's Amateur (1989) and U.S. Senior Open (1994).
Where was the 1999 PGA tournament played?
Medinah Country ClubThe 1999 PGA Championship was the 81st PGA Championship, held August 12–15 at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago.
Who played in 1999 US Open?
Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam singles title at the 1999 US Open. Twenty-two years ago, when Serena Williams and Martina Hingis locked horns at Flushing Meadows (Williams won, 6-3, 7-6), women's tennis was in a very different place.
Where did Payne Stewart cut off his sleeves at the 1999 US Open?
The rain jacket Stewart wore that cool, misty day together with the scissors he used to cut the sleeves, making room for his golf swing and creating a golf apparel trend displayed at Pinehurst Resort.
Which golfer won the most prize money in 1998?
David DuvalThe 1998 PGA Tour season was played from January 8 to November 1. The season consisted of 45 official money events. David Duval won the most tournaments, four, and there were eight first-time winners....Money List leaders.Rank1PlayerDavid DuvalCountryUnited StatesEarnings ($)2,591,031Events234 more columns
When was PGA Championship at Medinah?
The 2006 PGA Championship was the 88th PGA Championship, played August 17–20 at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago. Tiger Woods won his third PGA Championship and twelfth major title, five shots ahead of runner-up Shaun Micheel, the 2003 champion.
Who was Phil Mickelson paired with in 1999 US Open?
David DuvalDavid Duval and playing partner Phil Mickelson set the pace early with opening-round 67s to share the lead at the 99th U.S. Open at at Pinehurst No. 2. Paul Goydos and Billy Mayfair joined them atop the leaderboard.
Who won the 1998 U.S. Open?
United StatesLee Janzen1998 U.S. Open/Winners
What was the length of Payne's final putt on the 18th?
15-footerThat motivated me like you can't believe." -- Payne Stewart on his victory after losing out in heart-breaking fashion last year. Shot of the day: Although his 25-foot bomb of a putt to save par on 16 was huge, Stewart's 15-footer on 18 to win the championship will be the one shown on highlight reels for years to come.
Where did Payne Stewart win the U.S. Open?
PinehurstIt came at the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Then 42 and wondering how many prime years remained, Stewart rolled in a 15-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to beat playing partner Phil Mickelson.
How long was Payne Stewart's putt?
-- Payne Stewart made arguably the greatest putt ever on No. 16, a double-breaking 25-footer for par. Fifteen years later, I still can't believe he made that putt.
Who won the 1999 Masters?
Jose Maria Olazabal won the first major of 1999, claiming his second career Masters title. He shot 5-over 75 in the first round at the U.S. Open, punched a hotel wall which broke his right hand, and withdrew from the tournament. (Getty Images)
How many feet did Phil Mickelson miss a birdie putt?
After missing an 8-foot par putt on 16 to fall into a share of the lead, Phil Mickelson missed a birdie putt inside of 10 feet on the par-3 17th ... (Getty Images)
How the 1999 US Open Was Won
The indelible image from the 1999 U.S. Open is that of Payne Stewart thrusting his fist into the air, one leg kicked out behind him, after the winning putt found the cup on the 72nd hole of play. There is now a statue of Stewart's celebration pose behind the 18th green of the famed No. 2 course at Pinehurst Resort, site of the 1999 U.S. Open.
1999 U.S. Open Scores
Results from the 1999 U.S. Open golf tournament played at the par-70 No. 2 Course at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C. (a-amateur):
How long was the longest putt in golf?
After a conservative layup and approach to the 18th, Stewart faced an uphill putt he estimated at 15 feet —the longest ever holed to win an Open outright. It became even more epic four months later after Stewart's death in a plane crash.
How many feet did Stewart miss on the 13th hole?
After holing a 15-foot, right-to-left putt for birdie on the 13th hole, Stewart missed an eight-footer to bogey the 15th and drop one stroke behind Mickelson, whose 30-footer for birdie caught part of the hole but didn't drop.
