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U.S. Open

1895

Champion

Horace Rawlins(E)

Runner-up: Willie Dunn

Horace Rawlins, an 18-year-old Englishman, won the inaugural US Open. The championship was held over 36 holes in one day. Only 10 professionals and 1 amateur competed.

U.S. Open

1895

Newport Golf Club · Newport, RI

Champion

Horace Rawlins

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Horace Rawlins

454641

41

173

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2

Willie Dunn

————175—

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

E

Winning Margin

2 strokes

Course

Newport Golf Club

Location

Newport, RI

Field Size

11 players

Cut Score

Low Round

41