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U.S. Open

1955

Champion

Jack Fleck(+7)

Runner-up: Ben Hogan

Jack Fleck, a virtually unknown club professional from Iowa, pulled off one of the greatest upsets in sports history by defeating Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff. Hogan had already accepted congratulations as the presumed champion. Fleck shot 69 to Hogan's 72 in the playoff. Hogan never won another major.

U.S. Open

1955

Olympic Club · San Francisco, CA

Champion

Jack Fleck

+7

PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Jack Fleck

PO

76697567287

+7

2

Ben Hogan

72737270287+7

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

+7

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Olympic Club

Location

San Francisco, CA

Field Size

1323 players

Cut Score

Low Round

67