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The '''1925 U.S. Open''' was the 29th [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]], held June 3–5 at [[Worcester Country Club]] in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]]. Scottish pro [[Willie Macfarlane]] won the 36-hole playoff by one stroke on the final hole to secure his only [[Men's major golf championships|major championship]] and deny [[Bobby Jones (golfer)|Bobby Jones]] his second Open,<ref name=mfbji2po/> which he won the [[1926 U.S. Open (golf)|following year]]. |
The '''1925 U.S. Open''' was the 29th [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]], held June 3–5 at [[Worcester Country Club]] in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]]. Scottish pro [[Willie Macfarlane]] won the 36-hole playoff by one stroke on the final hole to secure his only [[Men's major golf championships|major championship]] and deny [[Bobby Jones (golfer)|Bobby Jones]] his second Open,<ref name=mfbji2po/> which he won the [[1926 U.S. Open (golf)|following year]]. |
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[[Francis Ouimet]], the [[1913 U.S. Open (golf)|1913]] champion, held the lead after the first round. Macfarlane tied [[Leo Diegel]] for the second round lead after a 67 that established a new tournament record. Macfarlane carded a 72 in the third round that gave him a one-stroke lead over [[Johnny Farrell]]. Macfarlane, however, struggled in the final round on his way to a 78 and 291 total. That was still good enough to tie Jones, who shot 74 after a 70 in the |
This was the last year that the first two rounds of the U.S. Open were played on the same day. [[Francis Ouimet]], the [[1913 U.S. Open (golf)|1913]] champion, held the lead after the first round on Wednesday morning. Macfarlane tied [[Leo Diegel]] for the second round lead after a 67 that established a new tournament record.<ref name=dmcfld>{{cite news |url=http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1925/06/04/page/21/article/golf-favorites-fall-as-diegel-mcfarlane-lead |newspaper=Chicago Daily Tribune |last=Krum |first=Morrow |title=Golf favorites fall as Diegel, Mcfarlane lead |date=June 4, 1925 |page=21}}</ref> Macfarlane carded a 72 in the third round that gave him a one-stroke lead over [[Johnny Farrell]]. Macfarlane, however, struggled in the final round on Thursday afternoon on his way to a 78 and 291 total. That was still good enough to tie Jones, who shot 74 after a 70 in the morning. Farrell and Ouimet (who was playing in his final Open), shot 78 and 76, respectively, to finish a shot out of the playoff.<ref name=mfajtiop>{{cite news |url=http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1925/06/05/page/27/article/macfarlane-and-jones-tied-with-291-in-golf-open|newspaper=Chicago Daily Tribune |last=Krum |first=Morrow |title=MacFarlane and Jones tied with 291 in golf Open |date=June 5, 1925 |page=27}}</ref><ref name=mcfajitfuh >{{cite news |url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=zG0tAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0IsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6583%2C695452 |newspaper=Montreal Gazette |agency=Associated Press |title=Macfarlane and Jones in tie for U.S. Open honors |date=June 5, 1925 |page=16}}</ref> |
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The 18-hole playoff on Friday morning ended in a tie, with both Macfarlane and Jones at 75. In the era before [[Sudden_death_(sport)#Golf|sudden-death]], another full round was required to break the tie, and it was held that afternoon. Jones took a four-stroke lead after nine, but Macfarlane managed to tie after recording birdies at 10 and 13, while Jones bogeyed 13. The match was still all square heading to the 18th tee. Macfarlane found the green on his approach while Jones hit into a bunker. After Jones failed to get up-and-down, Macfarlane two-putted for the title. Macfarlane was the first Scot to win the Open in fifteen years, since [[Alex Smith (golfer)|Alex Smith]] in [[1910 U.S. Open (golf)|1910]]. |
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During the first round, Jones was getting set to hit an [[iron (golf)|iron]] shot out of the rough on the 11th hole when he felt his club move the ball ever so slightly.<ref name="cnn.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/12/us.open.history/index.html |title=Fun and sick facts about U.S. Open |date=June 12, 2008 |first=Ethan |last=Trex |accessdate=March 19, 2012 |work=CNN}}</ref> No one else seemed to have seen this movement, but Jones called a penalty on himself. After officials were unable to confirm that the ball had actually moved, they allowed Jones to make his own ruling on whether or not he should be penalized. Jones said he was certain the ball had moved and penalized himself. The decision cost him the title, but forever added to Jones's legacy. Spectators praised him for his sportsmanship, but he would have none of it. He flatly replied, "You might as well praise me for not robbing a bank."<ref name="cnn.com"/> Because there were so many players with a chance on the final nine of regulation and both playoff rounds were drama-filled, William D. Richardson of ''[[The New York Times]]'' called it "easily the greatest Open Championship of them all."<ref>Barrett, David. ''Golf Courses of the U.S. Open''. New York, New York: Abrams, 2007.</ref> |
During the first round, Jones was getting set to hit an [[iron (golf)|iron]] shot out of the rough on the 11th hole when he felt his club move the ball ever so slightly.<ref name="cnn.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/12/us.open.history/index.html |title=Fun and sick facts about U.S. Open |date=June 12, 2008 |first=Ethan |last=Trex |accessdate=March 19, 2012 |work=CNN}}</ref> No one else seemed to have seen this movement, but Jones called a penalty on himself. After officials were unable to confirm that the ball had actually moved, they allowed Jones to make his own ruling on whether or not he should be penalized. Jones said he was certain the ball had moved and penalized himself. The decision cost him the title, but forever added to Jones's legacy. Spectators praised him for his sportsmanship, but he would have none of it. He flatly replied, "You might as well praise me for not robbing a bank."<ref name="cnn.com"/> Because there were so many players with a chance on the final nine of regulation and both playoff rounds were drama-filled, William D. Richardson of ''[[The New York Times]]'' called it "easily the greatest Open Championship of them all."<ref>Barrett, David. ''Golf Courses of the U.S. Open''. New York, New York: Abrams, 2007.</ref> |
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== Past champions in the field == |
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| align=left|[[Bobby Jones (golfer)|Bobby Jones]] (a) || align=left|{{USA}} || [[1923 U.S. Open (golf)|1923]] || 70 || 70 || 70 || 74 || 291 || +7 || 2 |
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| align=left|[[Francis Ouimet]] (a) || align=left|{{USA}} || [[1913 U.S. Open (golf)|1913]] || 70 || 73 || 73 || 76 || 292 || +8 || T3 |
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| align=left| [[Walter Hagen]] || align=left|{{USA}} || [[1914 U.S. Open (golf)|1914]], [[1919 U.S. Open (golf)|1919]]|| 72 || 76 || 71 || 74 || 293 || +9 || T5 |
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| align=left|[[Gene Sarazen]] || align=left|{{USA}} || [[1922 U.S. Open (golf)|1922]] || 72 || 72 || 75 || 74 || 293 || +9 || T5 |
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| align=left|[[Jim Barnes]] || align=left|{{ENG}} || [[1921 U.S. Open (golf)|1921]] || 74 || 77 || 71 || 75 || 307 || +23 || T29 |
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| align=left|[[Cyril Walker]] || align=left|{{ENG}} || [[1924 U.S. Open (golf)|1924]] || 81 || 73 || 80 || 82 || 316 || +32 || T47 |
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* All former champions in the field made the cut |
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| align=left|[[Chick Evans]] (a)|| align=left|{{USA}} || [[1916 U.S. Open (golf)|1916]] |
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| align=left|[[Fred McLeod]]|| align=left|{{SCO}} || [[1908 U.S. Open (golf)|1908]] || |
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== Final leaderboard == |
== Final leaderboard == |
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|[[Al Espinosa]] || {{USA}} || 72-71-74-80=297 |
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== Playoff == |
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''Friday, June 5, 1925'' |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 19:28, 20 May 2016
Tournament information | |
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Dates | June 3–5, 1925 |
Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
Course(s) | Worcester Country Club |
Organized by | USGA |
Format | Stroke play − 72 holes |
Statistics | |
Par | 71[1] |
Length | 6,430 yards (5,880 m) |
Field | 91 |
Winner's share | $500 |
Champion | |
Willie Macfarlane | |
291 (+7), playoff | |
The 1925 U.S. Open was the 29th U.S. Open, held June 3–5 at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. Scottish pro Willie Macfarlane won the 36-hole playoff by one stroke on the final hole to secure his only major championship and deny Bobby Jones his second Open,[1] which he won the following year.
This was the last year that the first two rounds of the U.S. Open were played on the same day. Francis Ouimet, the 1913 champion, held the lead after the first round on Wednesday morning. Macfarlane tied Leo Diegel for the second round lead after a 67 that established a new tournament record.[2] Macfarlane carded a 72 in the third round that gave him a one-stroke lead over Johnny Farrell. Macfarlane, however, struggled in the final round on Thursday afternoon on his way to a 78 and 291 total. That was still good enough to tie Jones, who shot 74 after a 70 in the morning. Farrell and Ouimet (who was playing in his final Open), shot 78 and 76, respectively, to finish a shot out of the playoff.[3][4]
The 18-hole playoff on Friday morning ended in a tie, with both Macfarlane and Jones at 75. In the era before sudden-death, another full round was required to break the tie, and it was held that afternoon. Jones took a four-stroke lead after nine, but Macfarlane managed to tie after recording birdies at 10 and 13, while Jones bogeyed 13. The match was still all square heading to the 18th tee. Macfarlane found the green on his approach while Jones hit into a bunker. After Jones failed to get up-and-down, Macfarlane two-putted for the title. Macfarlane was the first Scot to win the Open in fifteen years, since Alex Smith in 1910.
During the first round, Jones was getting set to hit an iron shot out of the rough on the 11th hole when he felt his club move the ball ever so slightly.[5] No one else seemed to have seen this movement, but Jones called a penalty on himself. After officials were unable to confirm that the ball had actually moved, they allowed Jones to make his own ruling on whether or not he should be penalized. Jones said he was certain the ball had moved and penalized himself. The decision cost him the title, but forever added to Jones's legacy. Spectators praised him for his sportsmanship, but he would have none of it. He flatly replied, "You might as well praise me for not robbing a bank."[5] Because there were so many players with a chance on the final nine of regulation and both playoff rounds were drama-filled, William D. Richardson of The New York Times called it "easily the greatest Open Championship of them all."[6]
Past champions in the field
Player | Country | Year(s) won | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | To par | Finish |
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Bobby Jones (a) | United States | 1923 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 74 | 291 | +7 | 2 |
Francis Ouimet (a) | United States | 1913 | 70 | 73 | 73 | 76 | 292 | +8 | T3 |
Walter Hagen | United States | 1914, 1919 | 72 | 76 | 71 | 74 | 293 | +9 | T5 |
Gene Sarazen | United States | 1922 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 74 | 293 | +9 | T5 |
Jim Barnes | England | 1921 | 74 | 77 | 71 | 75 | 307 | +23 | T29 |
Cyril Walker | England | 1924 | 81 | 73 | 80 | 82 | 316 | +32 | T47 |
- All former champions in the field made the cut
Final leaderboard
Thursday, June 4, 1925
Place | Player | Country | Score | To par | Money ($) |
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T1 | Willie Macfarlane | Scotland | 74-67-72-78=291 | +7 | Playoff |
Bobby Jones (a) | United States | 77-70-70-74=291 | |||
T3 | Johnny Farrell | United States | 71-74-69-78=292 | +8 | 300 |
Francis Ouimet (a) | United States | 70-73-73-76=292 | 0 | ||
T5 | Walter Hagen | United States | 72-76-71-74=293 | +9 | 175 |
Gene Sarazen | United States | 72-72-75-74=293 | |||
7 | Mike Brady | United States | 74-72-74-74=294 | +10 | 100 |
8 | Leo Diegel | United States | 73-68-77-78=296 | +12 | 90 |
T9 | Laurie Ayton, Snr | Scotland | 75-71-73-78=297 | +13 | 78 |
Al Espinosa | United States | 72-71-74-80=297 |
Playoff
Friday, June 5, 1925
Player | Country | Score | To par |
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Willie Macfarlane | Scotland | 37-38=75 | +4 |
Bobby Jones (a) | United States | 38-37=75 | +4 |
2nd playoff – (afternoon)
Place | Player | Country | Score | To par | Money ($) |
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1 | Willie Macfarlane | Scotland | 39-33=72 | +1 | 500 |
2 | Bobby Jones (a) | United States | 35-38=73 | +2 | 0 |
Source:[1]
- (a) denotes amateur
References
- ^ a b c "Macfarlane beat Jones in 2nd playoff". Montreal Gazette. June 6, 1925. p. 18.
- ^ a b c Krum, Morrow (June 4, 1925). "Golf favorites fall as Diegel, Mcfarlane lead". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. 21.
- ^ a b c Krum, Morrow (June 5, 1925). "MacFarlane and Jones tied with 291 in golf Open". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. 27.
- ^ "Macfarlane and Jones in tie for U.S. Open honors". Montreal Gazette. Associated Press. June 5, 1925. p. 16.
- ^ a b Trex, Ethan (June 12, 2008). "Fun and sick facts about U.S. Open". CNN. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
- ^ Barrett, David. Golf Courses of the U.S. Open. New York, New York: Abrams, 2007.