1979 U.S. Open (golf)
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The 1979 U.S. Open was the 79th U.S. Open, held June 14–17, at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Hale Irwin won his second U.S. Open title, two strokes ahead of former champions Jerry Pate and Gary Player.[2][3]
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Dates | June 14–17, 1979 |
Location | Toledo, Ohio |
Course(s) | Inverness Club |
Organized by | USGA |
Tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Statistics | |
Par | 71 |
Length | 6,982 yards (6,384 m)[1] |
Field | 153 players, 63 after cut |
Cut | 151 (+9) |
Winner's share | $50,000 |
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284 (E) | |
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