Greatest moments in U.S. Open history highlighted
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The U.S. Open, a premier golf tournament, features a retrospective of its 12 greatest moments. Highlights include Hale Irwin's victory lap at Medinah in 1990, Bobby Jones' comeback in 1929, and Tom Watson's memorable chip-in at Pebble Beach in 1982. These moments capture the essence of high-stakes golf, showcasing dramatic performances and unprecedented challenges faced by players. As Shinnecock Hills prepares for its next tournament, anticipation builds for new memories to be made.
- •Hale Irwin's victory lap occurred in 1990 at Medinah.
- •Bobby Jones won a playoff by 23 strokes in 1929.
- •Tom Watson's iconic chip-in took place at Pebble Beach in 1982.
- •Retrospective highlights significant moments in tournament history.
- •Shinnecock Hills is set to host the next U.S. Open.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Relive the 12 greatest U.S. Open moments in golf history
"From Tiger Woods' epic putt to Francis Ouimet's amateur upset, relive the 12 most iconic moments in U.S. Open history.
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