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U.S. Open

1975

Champion

Lou Graham(+3)

Runner-up: John Mahaffey

Lou Graham defeated John Mahaffey in an 18-hole playoff, 71-73. Both had finished at 287. Graham was a steady, workmanlike player who rarely won but peaked at the right time. It was his only major championship.

U.S. Open

1975

Medinah Country Club · Medinah, IL

Champion

Lou Graham

+3

PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Lou Graham

PO

74726873287

+3

2

John Mahaffey

73717271287+3

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

+3

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Medinah Country Club

Location

Medinah, IL

Field Size

150 players

Cut Score

Low Round

68