This Day in U.S. Open Golf History: June 14

On this date in 1959, Billy Casper won the U.S. Open at Winged Foot for his first of two National Opens. He finished a shot ahead of Bob Rosburg. Also, Tommy Bolt was a player who many felt was in the top echelon of all-time greatest ball-strikers. That he didn’t win more big events could likely be attributed to his infamous raging demeanor on the course. But the 1958 U.S. Open was the ultimate showcase of Bolt’s talent. He played steadily on a demanding Southern Hills course, shooting 71-71-69-72-283 and winning by four over Gary Player, the South African newly arrived on the major golf stage.