1987 U.S. Open (golf)

1987 U.S. Open
Tournament information
DatesJune 18–21, 1987
LocationSan Francisco, California
Course(s)Olympic Club, Lake Course
Organized byUSGA
Tour(s)PGA Tour
FormatStroke play
Statistics
Par70
Length6,709 yards (6,135 m)[1]
Field156 players, 77 after cut
Cut147 (+7)
Prize fund$825,000
Winner's share$150,000
Champion
United States Scott Simpson
277 (−3)
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The 1987 U.S. Open was the 87th U.S. Open, held June 18–21 at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. Scott Simpson passed and held off 1982 champion Tom Watson on the Lake Course to win his only major title by one stroke.

Eleven former champions were in the field and only four made the 36-hole cut.

This was the third U.S. Open at the Lake Course of the Olympic Club, the previous two in 1955 and 1966 ended in playoffs. The U.S. Open returned in 1998 and 2012; both were won by one stroke.

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