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U.S. Open

1976

Champion

Jerry Pate(-2)

Runner-up: Tom Weiskopf

Jerry Pate, a 22-year-old rookie, hit one of the greatest shots in US Open history — a 5-iron from a fairway bunker to within two feet of the cup on the 72nd hole to make birdie and win. The shot is one of the most celebrated in championship golf. Pate won by two strokes.

U.S. Open

1976

Atlanta Athletic Club · Duluth, GA

Champion

Jerry Pate

-2

PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

Jerry Pate

71696968277

-2

2

Tom Weiskopf

73706868279E

T2

Al Geiberger

70697169279E

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

-2

Winning Margin

2 strokes

Course

Atlanta Athletic Club

Location

Duluth, GA

Field Size

150 players

Cut Score

Low Round

68