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U.S. Open

1916

Champion

Chick Evans(E)

Runner-up: Jock Hutchison

Chick Evans won using hickory-shafted clubs and only seven clubs total. He set a scoring record of 286 that stood for 20 years. Evans won the US Amateur the same year, the first player to win both titles in one year. He later donated his prize money to create caddies' scholarships.

U.S. Open

1916

Minikahda Club · Minneapolis, MN

Champion

Chick Evans

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Chick Evans

70697473286

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2

Jock Hutchison

73757268288—

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

E

Winning Margin

2 strokes

Course

Minikahda Club

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Field Size

94 players

Cut Score

Low Round

68