U.S. Open
Runner-up: Tom Watson
Scott Simpson upset Tom Watson by a stroke in the final round. Simpson birdied four of the last five holes to overtake Watson. It was Simpson's only major championship and denied Watson a third US Open title.
U.S. Open
1987
Olympic Club · San Francisco, CA
Champion
Scott Simpson
-3
Winning Score
-3
Winning Margin
1 stroke
Course
Olympic Club
Location
San Francisco, CA
Field Size
156 players
Cut Score
Low Round
65