Palmer, 32 in 1962, was not only golf's leading man but a household name throughout the United States. He endeared himself to ...

Nicklaus won his first major by putting flawlessly, beating Palmer in a playoff at Oakmont and changing the game forever.

The 1962 US Open Although it looked like Palmer was within reach of winning the Majors, Nicklaus didn't let anyone stand in the way of his first Major. The two played a playoff, and the final ...

Johnny Miller, of Hilton Head Island S.C., who started his final Open round Sunday, June 17, 1973 six strokes behind the ...

US Open Golf: History, qualifications, courses, most titles, youngest winners, ... 2. 1962: Rookie Jack Nicklaus takes it to Palmer in front of Arnie's home crowd at Oakmont.