On the par-3 17th at Pebble Beach, Jack Nicklaus hits the pin with his 1-iron tee shot and finishes inches from the hole for a tap-in birdie to secure his third U.S. Open crown.
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Tied with Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson holes his chip shot from the rough on the 17th of Pebble Beach and goes on to win the championship.
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Tiger Drains Eagle During 2008 US Open (Coming Soon)
Staring at a long downhill putt, Tiger Woods sinks a 60-footer at the 13th hole of Torrey Pines South for an eagle three. One of many memorable shots as Tiger bagged his 14th major title.
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Phil Mickelson drills his wedge to eight feet out of the rough and then holes the birdie putt to win the 2008 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club, aka Hogan's Alley.
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