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U.S. Open

1934

Champion

Olin Dutra(+7)

Runner-up: Gene Sarazen

Olin Dutra won despite being ill with dysentery and losing 12 pounds during the week. He trailed by eight strokes entering the final day but shot 71-72 to win by one over Gene Sarazen. It remains one of the great comeback performances in US Open history.

U.S. Open

1934

Merion Golf Club · Ardmore, PA

Champion

Olin Dutra

+7

PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Olin Dutra

76747172293

+7

2

Gene Sarazen

73757372294+8

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

+7

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Merion Golf Club

Location

Ardmore, PA

Field Size

1063 players

Cut Score

Low Round

71