In 1913, the tournament came into its own as 20-year-old American Francis Ouimet upset heavily favored Harry Vardon of England in an exciting playoff.
The success of amateur Bobby Jones during the 1920s sparked greater interest in the U.S. Open. In 1924, the tournament added sectional qualifying to its format because of the large numbers of golfers that tried to enter the event.
Four-time Winners
Among the players to win the U.S. Open four times are Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Willie Anderson and Jack Nicklaus.
Format
Up until 1965, the tournament consisted of two rounds of 18 holes followed by a rigorous third day of 36 holes. As of 2009, it is four rounds of 18 holes held over four days.
About The Author
John has written thousands of articles for Demand Studios, Associated Content and The Greyhound Review. A Connecticut native, John has written extensively about sports, fishing, and nature.
