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

In golf, the 1962 U.S. Open was one such turning point as a young challenger named Jack Nicklaus seemingly came out of nowhere to defeat the theretofore unbeatable Arnold Palmer in his own backyard.

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer were rivals after Nicklaus won in a playoff at the U.S. Open in 1962. But over the years the two created a strong bond on and off the course.

The 1962 US Open brought many exciting moments and unforeseen situations. Although it looked like Palmer was within reach of winning the Majors, Nicklaus didn't let anyone stand in the way of his ...

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

Defending champ Bryson DeChambeau leads the field as this year's U.S. Open will be played for a record 10th time at Oakmont Country Club.

Multiple major champion Jack Nicklaus has explained why he believes Oakmont is a great US Open course despite several ...

Scottie Scheffler made mention of a trend in golf design that rubs him wrong — removing trees from courses. This week, the world’s best player and favorite to win ...

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer were rivals after Nicklaus won in a playoff at the U.S. Open in 1962. But over the years the two created a strong bond on and off the course.

Whenever the subject is the 1962 U.S. Open at Oakmont, I think of Arnold Palmer. By all rights, the mind should go to the winner, Jack Nicklaus. It was his first victory as a pro, and the first of ...