1973 U.S. Open (golf)
The 1973 U.S. Open was the 73rd U.S. Open, held June 14–17 at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, a suburb northeast of Pittsburgh. In one of the finest performances in tournament history, Johnny Miller fired a record, 8-under-par 63 in the final round to win his first major championship, one stroke ahead of runner-up John Schlee.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 14–17, 1973 |
| Location | Oakmont, Pennsylvania |
| Course(s) | Oakmont Country Club |
| Organized by | USGA |
| Tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,921 yards (6,329 m) |
| Field | 149 players, 65 after cut |
| Cut | 150 (+8) |
| Prize fund | $219,400 |
| Winner's share | $35,000 |
| Champion | |
| Johnny Miller | |
| 279 (−5) | |
Oakmont
Location in the United States
Oakmont
Location in Pennsylvania
Jack Nicklaus, the winner at Oakmont eleven years earlier, was the favorite entering the championship. Daily admission on the weekend was ten dollars.
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