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U.S. Open

1899

Champion

Willie Smith(E)

Runner-up: George Low

Willie Smith won by a stunning 11 strokes, one of the largest margins in US Open history. Smith was one of several Scottish brothers who dominated early American professional golf.

U.S. Open

1899

Baltimore Country Club · Baltimore, MD

Champion

Willie Smith

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Willie Smith

778279

77

315

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2

George Low

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

E

Winning Margin

11 strokes

Course

Baltimore Country Club

Location

Baltimore, MD

Field Size

81 players

Cut Score

Low Round

77