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PINEHURST, NC - JUNE 19: Retief Goosen of South Africa plays a bunker shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open on Pinehurst No. 2 at the Pinehurst Resort on June 19, 2005 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

June 20, 1982

Although they were tied late in the final round of the 1982 U.S. Open, Jack Nicklaus was safely in the clubhouse while Tom Watson was facing a difficult rough shot on the 17th hole. If he hit the ball too hard, it was entirely likely it would end up rolling into the Pacific Ocean. Instead of a disaster, however, Watson had a perfect shot. His chip shot hit the flagstick and dropped in for a birdie. Watson subsequently birdied the 18th hole to take a two-stroke victory.