1962 US Open at Oakmont CC Final Round Ticket #090 - Nicklaus First Win & Major

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1962 US Open at Oakmont CC Saturday Ticket #090 - Nicklaus First Major

2 1/8" x 4 1/4"This final round ticket (there was a Sunday playoff) is from Jack's historically significant victory at the 1962 United States Open which saw golf's passing of the torch from the Palmer era to the Nicklaus era. Palmer entered the final day in a four way tie for first after 36 holes with Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus each two strokes back. On the 72nd hole and final hole that day Palmer would be tied with Nicklaus, A.P.'s 12 footer on 18 for birdie and the win would not drop leaving the two tied forcing an 18 hole playoff the next day. Jack Nicklaus would prevail in the Sunday 18 hole playoff for his first career win. Palmer's post match quote to sum up Nicklaus' win would be, "Now that the big guy is out of the cage, everybody better run for cover." This ticket from the first of Jack's 18 Majors and is a daily grounds ticket which does display creasing, but lets be serious how many from that time frame do not show wear from use over an 18 hole walk. All in all it is Jack's first win, a major none the less and in Arnold Palmer's back yard at Oakmont. You will hear a lot about the '62 Championship this year as the U.S.G.A. returns to Oakmont to host its record ninth U.S. Open at the just outside Pittsburgh.

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