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U.S. Open

1947

Champion

Lew Worsham(+3)

Runner-up: Sam Snead

Lew Worsham defeated Sam Snead in an 18-hole playoff. On the final hole, Worsham asked officials to measure whose ball was closer to the hole before putting, and Snead's ball was slightly farther. Snead missed his short putt and Worsham made his to win, 69-70.

U.S. Open

1947

St. Louis Country Club · Clayton, MO

Champion

Lew Worsham

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PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Lew Worsham

PO

70707171282

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2

Sam Snead

72707070282—

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

+3

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

St. Louis Country Club

Location

Clayton, MO

Field Size

1375 players

Cut Score

Low Round

70