Who holds the 54 hole lead in golf?
How many rounds did Nicklaus play in the 60s?
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Who won the 1968 US Open golf tournament?
Lee TrevinoThe 1968 U.S. Open was the 68th U.S. Open, held June 13–16 at the East Course of Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Lee Trevino equaled the tournament scoring record and won the first of his six major titles, four strokes ahead of runner-up Jack Nicklaus.
Who won the Open Championship in 1969 and the U.S. Open in 1970?
Tony JacklinTony Jacklin shot under-par in all four rounds on his way to a seven-stroke victory and his only U.S. Open title, the second of his two major championships. He was the first champion born in England since Cyril Walker in 1924....1970 U.S. Open (golf)Tournament informationPrize fund$195,700Winner's share$30,000ChampionTony Jacklin12 more rows
Did Tom Watson win the U.S. Open?
In Watson's illustrious career, his eight major championships include five Open Championships, two Masters titles, and one U.S. Open title....Tom Watson (golfer)Tom WatsonU.S. OpenWon: 1982The Open ChampionshipWon: 1975, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983Achievements and awards28 more rows
How many wins did Gary Player have?
His nine career wins at the major tournaments—the Open Championship (British Open; 1959, 1968, 1974), the Masters (1961, 1974, 1978), the PGA Championship (1962, 1972), and the U.S. Open (1965)—are the fourth highest total in golf history (tied with Hogan).
Who won the 1970 U.S. Open?
The 1970 U.S. Open was the 70th time the tournament was played. Tony Jacklin led wire-to-wire and wound up winning by seven strokes, becoming the first English winner of a since 1924.
Who won the US Open in 1969?
Orville MoodyThe 1969 U.S. Open was the 69th U.S. Open, held June 12–15 at the Cypress Creek Course of Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas. Orville Moody won his only PGA Tour title, one stroke ahead of runners-up Deane Beman, Bob Rosburg, and Al Geiberger.
Who is Tom Watson's son?
Michael WatsonTom Watson / Son
What does Tom Watson do now?
In September 2020, Watson, who had previously been heavily critical of the gambling industry, took a job as a senior adviser on problem gambling to Flutter Entertainment, which runs the UK gambling companies Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet.
What major did Tom Watson not win?
Tom missed out on a career Grand Slam having never won the US PGA Championship. His best result was second in 1978. He won 39 times on the PGA Tour and has enjoyed 14 victories on the Champions Tour.
Who is the wealthiest golfer of all time?
Tiger WoodsWhat is this? It may come as no surprise that Tiger Woods is the wealthiest golfer of all time. He has exceeded $800 million dollars since the beginning of his career in golf.
Who is the best golfer of all time?
Jack NicklausBased on the number of victories alone, Jack Nicklaus is hands down the best golfer of all time. He has a total of 73 PGA Tour wins, 10 Champions Tour trophies, and overall 115 worldwide wins.
Who won the most Masters?
Scottie SchefflerUnited StatesMasters Tournament/Latest winners
Who holds the 54 hole lead in golf?
Bert Yancey held the 54-hole lead after a tournament record 205 (−5) in the first three rounds. Trevino was a stroke behind at 206, after three rounds in the 60s, and made par saves at 5 and 6.
How many rounds did Nicklaus play in the 60s?
Trevino's total of 275 tied the tournament record that Nicklaus established the year before at Baltusrol; his four rounds in the 60s was a tournament first, and did not happen again for a quarter century, until Lee Janzen won at Baltusrol in 1993. It was also the first of Trevino's 29 victories on the PGA Tour.
