U.S. Open
Runner-up: Alex Smith
Fred Herd won as the championship expanded to 72 holes for the first time. Herd was a Scottish immigrant working as a club professional. He won by 7 strokes over Alex Smith.
U.S. Open
1898
Myopia Hunt Club · South Hamilton, MA
Champion
Fred Herd
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Winning Score
E
Winning Margin
7 strokes
Course
Myopia Hunt Club
Location
South Hamilton, MA
Field Size
49 players
Cut Score
Low Round
75