saint0917
June 18th, 2009, 05:46 AM
6/18/60:
Seven strokes behind going into the last round, Arnold Palmer stages a remarkable charge to win the U.S. Open at the Cherry Hills Country Club in suburban Denver. Fueled by the cheers of his exuberant fans (Arnie’s Army), Palmer birdies six of the first seven holes, ties an open record of 30 on the front nine and finishes with a new open record 65 (for a final round) to beat Jack Nicklaus (still an amateur) by two strokes. He elevated golf to new levels of popularity with his aggressive play and engaging demeanor, and this come-from-behind win (his only U.S. Open title) arguably stands as his finest hour.
B I R T H D A Y S
George Mikan b. 1924
Lou Brock b. 1939
Andres Galarraga b. 1961
Sandy Alomar Jr. b. 1966
Luke Jensen b. 1966
Seven strokes behind going into the last round, Arnold Palmer stages a remarkable charge to win the U.S. Open at the Cherry Hills Country Club in suburban Denver. Fueled by the cheers of his exuberant fans (Arnie’s Army), Palmer birdies six of the first seven holes, ties an open record of 30 on the front nine and finishes with a new open record 65 (for a final round) to beat Jack Nicklaus (still an amateur) by two strokes. He elevated golf to new levels of popularity with his aggressive play and engaging demeanor, and this come-from-behind win (his only U.S. Open title) arguably stands as his finest hour.
B I R T H D A Y S
George Mikan b. 1924
Lou Brock b. 1939
Andres Galarraga b. 1961
Sandy Alomar Jr. b. 1966
Luke Jensen b. 1966