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U.S. Open

1981

Champion

David Graham(-4)

Runner-up: George Burns

David Graham played what many consider the finest final round in US Open history: 67 that hit all 18 greens in regulation with near-perfect ball striking. Graham became the first Australian to win the US Open. George Burns led entering the final day but could not hold on.

U.S. Open

1981

Merion Golf Club · Ardmore, PA

Champion

David Graham

-7

PosPlayerR1R2R3R4TotScore

1

David Graham

68687067273

-7

2

George Burns

69666873276-4

3

Bill Rogers

70686970277-3

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

-4

Winning Margin

3 strokes

Course

Merion Golf Club

Location

Ardmore, PA

Field Size

156 players

Cut Score

Low Round

66