“He says, ‘Get it close,’ and I said, “Get it close? Hell, I’m gonna hole it.” - Tom Watson on his 1982 U.S. Open win | U.S. Open Championship

1972 U.S. Open Golf Tournament Winner and Scores

Jack Nicklaus’ 1-iron tee shot on the famous par-3 17th at Pebble Beach hit the flagstick and stopped inches from the hole for a tap-in birdie, all but assuring Nicklaus of his third U.S. Open title. Is it the greatest shot in #USOpen history? Your vote counts! ➡️ https://on.usopen.com/GreatestShots | U.S. Open Championship

1972, heavy winds. Jack Nicklaus stands one shot ahead in the final round of the U.S. Open. Facing the par-3 17th at Pebble Beach, he pulls a 1-iron. The ball hits the flagstick and nearly drops for an ace. He finishes the hole with a bird and his 11th major. The moment becomes iconic and is now remembered as one of the greatest shots of Jack’s career and one of the most clutch shots in golf history. | Bombs Darts Birds

Jack Nicklaus vs. Arnold Palmer | 1962 U.S. Open