2012 U.S. Open (golf)

2012 U.S. Open
Tournament information
DatesJune 14–17, 2012
LocationSan Francisco, California
Course(s)Olympic Club, Lake Course
Organized byUSGA
Tour(s)PGA Tour
European Tour
Japan Golf Tour
Statistics
Par70
Length7,170 yards (6,556 m)[1]
Field156 players, 72 after cut
Cut148 (+8)[2]
Prize fund$8,000,000
€6,433,972
Winner's share$1,440,000
€1,158,115[3]
Champion
United States Webb Simpson
281 (+1)
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The 2012 United States Open Championship was the 112th U.S. Open, played June 14–17 at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. Webb Simpson won his first major title, one stroke ahead of runners-up Graeme McDowell and Michael Thompson.[4][5]

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  2. ^ McCabe, Jim (June 15, 2012). "Mickelson sneaks into weekend at U.S. Open". Golfweek. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
  3. ^ "U.S. Open Championship: leaderboard". European Tour. June 18, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
  4. ^ "Webb Simpson beats McDowell at the Olympic Club". BBC Sport. June 18, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  5. ^ "Webb Simpson sees off Graeme McDowell to win first major". Guardian. June 18, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.