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U.S. Open

1931

Champion

Billy Burke(+6)

Runner-up: George Von Elm

Billy Burke defeated George Von Elm in the longest playoff in US Open history: 72 extra holes over two days. Burke won 148-149 in the first 36-hole playoff, then 148-149 again requiring a second 36-hole playoff. Burke finally won 148-149 in the third set.

U.S. Open

1931

Inverness Club · Toledo, OH

Champion

Billy Burke

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Billy Burke

PO

73727473292

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2

George Von Elm

75697375292—

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

+6

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Inverness Club

Location

Toledo, OH

Field Size

1199 players

Cut Score

Low Round

69