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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1971
Page
4
Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino finished the United States Open tied at Merion, each 280 after 72 holes. Trevino bogeyed the final hole, Nicklaus missed a 12-foot birdie, forcing an 18 hole title playoff scheduled for Monday.
Trevino, 31, former Marine who joined the tour in 1967, captured the Open in 1968 and added six more titles. He has earned over $500,000, won twice this year, and finished second to Nicklaus on the money list with several near-misses by small margins.
Lee Trevino canceled plans to join Union Carbide executives at Arnold Palmer's course. He will compete in a U S Open playoff against Jack Nicklaus after bogeying the 18th hole to surrender the lead at Merion. Trevino and Nicklaus traded praise as Nicklaus holed a 15 foot putt to force the playoff.
Bruce Kison earned his ninth win in 10 starts as Charleston overwhelmed Winnipeg 9 to 4 in International League action. Richie Zisk powered the attack with two homers, George Kapacz and Tony Martinez added shots, and Dick Colpaert earned the save in relief.
Final scores and prize money from the United States OpenGolf Championship at Merion Golf Club Ardmore PA with Nicklaus Treving Rosburg leading and players listed with their earnings and round scores. Includes many notable golfers such as Palmer Floyd Nichols Crane Crenshaw and others with varying totals and placings.
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