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U.S. Open

1911

Champion

John McDermott(E)

Runner-up: Mike Brady

John McDermott became the first American-born player to win the US Open, ending the dominance of Scottish and English immigrants. He won an 18-hole playoff over Mike Brady and George Simpson. McDermott was just 19 years old, the youngest US Open champion ever.

U.S. Open

1911

Chicago Golf Club · Wheaton, IL

Champion

John McDermott

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

John McDermott

PO

81727579307

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2

Mike Brady

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

E

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Chicago Golf Club

Location

Wheaton, IL

Field Size

85 players

Cut Score

Low Round

72