Memorable moments at the U.S. Open
Andy Lyons / Getty ImagesPINEHURST, 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 17, 1973
Aided by four birdies in the first four holes, Johnny Miller surged up the leaderboard on the final day of the 1973 U.S. Open. He shot a tournament record eight-under 63, hitting all 18 greens in regulation and jumping from 12th to first. What makes his scorching score even more impressive is the fact it came on a day where only four other golfers shot under par.
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