U.S. Open
Runner-up: Julius Boros
Cary Middlecoff won his second US Open title by a stroke over Julius Boros and Ben Hogan. Middlecoff was known for his extremely slow play, sometimes standing over putts for up to three minutes. He took 19 putts in one round.
U.S. Open
1956
Oak Hill Country Club · Rochester, NY
Champion
Cary Middlecoff
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Winning Score
+2
Winning Margin
1 stroke
Course
Oak Hill Country Club
Location
Rochester, NY
Field Size
1929 players
Cut Score
Low Round
68