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U.S. Open

1926

Champion

Bobby Jones(E)

Runner-up: Joe Turnesa

Bobby Jones won his second US Open title by one stroke over Joe Turnesa. Jones was competing as an amateur while Turnesa was a professional. Jack Nicklaus later cited Jones' win at Scioto as an inspiration, having grown up near the course.

U.S. Open

1926

Scioto Country Club · Columbus, OH

Champion

Bobby Jones

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Bobby Jones

70797173293

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2

Joe Turnesa

71747277294—

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

E

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Scioto Country Club

Location

Columbus, OH

Field Size

694 players

Cut Score

Low Round

70