The 1898 U.S. Open was the fourth
U.S. Open, held June 17–18 at
Myopia Hunt Club in
South Hamilton, Massachusetts, northeast of
Boston.
Fred Herd
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captured his only
major
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title, seven strokes ahead of runner-up
Alex Smith
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.
For the first time, the U.S. Open was expanded to 72 holes, meaning the players had to complete eight loops around Myopia's 9-hole course.
Herd trailed leader
Willie Anderson by six shots after 36 holes on Friday,
[ Despite an 84 in the afternoon for 328, Herd prevailed over Alex Smith by seven, with Anderson finishing in third. Only Herd and Smith managed to break 80 in any round of the championship.][
Herd's fondness for ]liquor
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was well-known; after his win, tournament officials required him to leave a deposit to prevent him from selling the trophy for drinking money. His brother Sandy
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won The Open Championship in 1902
Events
January
* January 1
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.
Round summaries
First round
''Friday, June 17, 1898 (morning)''
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Second round
''Friday, June 17, 1898 (afternoon)''
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Third round
''Saturday, June 18, 1898 (morning)''
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Final round
''Saturday, June 18, 1898 (afternoon)''
Source:[
Amateurs: Leeds (347), Curtis (356), Tyng (361), Shaw (364), Sweny (384), Rutherford (388).
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References
External links
1898 U.S. OpenUSGA Championship Database
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Golf tournaments in Massachusetts
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Events in Essex County, Massachusetts
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U.S. Open (golf)
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U.S. Open (golf)
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U.S. Open (golf)
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U.S. Open (golf)
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