US Open: A Look at the Winners Throughout History
From Willie Anderson to Scottie Scheffler
The US Open is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. First played in 1895, it is the national championship of the United States Golf Association (USGA). The tournament is open to both professional and amateur golfers, and it is held on a different course each year.
Most US Open Victories
The record for the most US Open victories is four, jointly held by Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, and Jack Nicklaus. Anderson won his four titles in consecutive years from 1901 to 1904, while Jones won his four titles in 1923, 1926, 1929, and 1930. Nicklaus won his four titles in 1962, 1967, 1972, and 1980.
Other multiple winners of the US Open include Hale Irwin and Tiger Woods, who have each won three titles. Irwin won his titles in 1974, 1979, and 1990, while Woods won his titles in 2000, 2002, and 2008.
Recent Winners
The most recent winner of the US Open is Scottie Scheffler, who won the 2023 tournament at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Scheffler shot a final-round 67 to finish at 7-under par, two strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy.
Other recent winners of the US Open include Jon Rahm (2021), Bryson DeChambeau (2020), and Gary Woodland (2019).
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