Alright, folks, gather ’round, gather ’round! I’ve got a story to tell, a tale of my deep dive into the 2017 U.S. Open leaderboard at Erin Hills. It wasn’t just any tournament; it was a nail-biter from start to finish, and I was glued to my screen, tracking every putt, every drive, every moment of glory and defeat.
So, how did it all start? Well, I kicked things off by hitting up the usual spots, you know, the places where all the golf geeks like me hang out online. I wanted the real-time scores, the player profiles, everything. I started searching for the basic information about the U.S. Open, I wanted to see if there was any outstanding data.
I found out some interesting data about the youngest winner of the U.S. Open, John McDermott, who won the 1911 tournament at 19 years, nine months, and 14 days! Also the first American-born winner. Francis Ouimet was the second youngest at 20 years, four months.
And what a ride it was! I remember watching Brooks Koepka, just 27 at the time, snagging his first major title. The guy was on fire, and I was right there with him, virtually, of course, cheering him on.
- I watched McIlroy, he finished at +6, what a bummer!
- I also remember that Brian Harman was leading after the third round. He shot a 67 on Saturday. His 54-hole score was 12-under par.
- Rose seemed to lose focus at 18, it should have been a -1 round.
The final results? Oh boy, let me tell you, it was a showdown for the ages. Koepka’s victory was the highlight, but the whole tournament was a rollercoaster of emotions. I found out that DeChambeau had won the 124th U.S. Open, not this one.
And for those of you who love the numbers as much as I do, I dug up some interesting tidbits about the prize money. Although the specific prize money wasn’t from 2017, I found out that Bryson DeChambeau took home $4.3m for winning the US Open. Scheffler earned $3.6m for winning the Masters. And Schauffele received $3.3m for winning the US PGA Championship.
I also tried to compare the results to the 100th U.S. Open, when Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes, the largest margin of victory in any major championship. That was an awesome match! It took place at Pebble Beach in California.
Key Takeaways:
- Brooks Koepka won his first major title at the 2017 U.S. Open.
- The tournament was full of surprises, with some unexpected results.
So, there you have it, my journey through the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills. It was a wild ride, full of ups and downs, and I loved every minute of it. Until next time, keep swinging!