The U.S. Open The Way It Was

By golfdigest.com

June 11, 2015

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Ken Venturi is interviewed in the locker room after capturing low-amateur honors in eighth place.

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Early birds want to see Gary Player tee off.

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Ben Hogan is interviewed by the press. Hogan struggled in the final round shooting a 76 and falling to 8th place.

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Arnie's Army is armed with periscopes.

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28-year-old Lee Trevino meets with the press. The 1968 U.S. Open was his first of six major titles and it was his first win on the PGA Tour.

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Fans come to see Jack Nicklaus tee off in the rain.

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Park and ride at Hazeltine.

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The gallery forms a half circle as Tony Jacklin approaches the green beside Lake Hazeltine.

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Periscopes and steps enable the gallery to follow the action at Pebble Beach.

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Steps at Pebble Beach are collected after Jack Nicklaus captures his third U.S. Open title.

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