This Day in Golf History: June 29

On this date in 1957, Jackie Pung had shot six-over 298 to apparently win the U.S. Women’s Open at Winged Foot East but because she had signed an incorrect scorecard, she was disqualified and Betsy Rawls, at 299, was declared the winner by six shots over Patty Berg. Hawaiian legend Pung, who died in March 2017 at age 95, had an incredible career as a golf champion and ambassador but will foremost be known for this scoring mistake. At the end of play, everyone thought Pung had beaten Rawls by a shot. But the wrong score was recorded on Pung's scorecard in the final round on the fourth hole by her fellow competitor, Betty Jameson, who had put down a 5 instead of the 6 she really had. The rules called for Pung to be disqualified for turning in a lower score on the fourth hole than she actually shot, and Rawls was declared the winner.