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U.S. Open

1969

Champion

Orville Moody(+1)

Runner-up: Deane Beman

Orville Moody, a 35-year-old former Army sergeant who had been on tour only a short time, won his only professional tournament. He beat Deane Beman, Al Geiberger, and Bob Rosburg by a stroke. Moody struggled with his putting throughout his career, once using a 50-inch putter.

U.S. Open

1969

Champions Golf Club · Houston, TX

Champion

Orville Moody

+1

PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Orville Moody

71706872281

+1

2

Deane Beman

68697372282+2

T2

Al Geiberger

68727171282+2

T2

Bob Rosburg

70697271282+2

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

+1

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Champions Golf Club

Location

Houston, TX

Field Size

2448 players

Cut Score

Low Round

68