The 1897 U.S. Open was the third U.S. Open, held September 17 at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago.

[1] Joe Lloyd won his only major title by one stroke over runner-up Willie Anderson.

[2][3] Following the first round on Friday morning, Anderson began the final round in the afternoon four clear of Lloyd, who shot a 79 over the last 18 holes to Anderson's 84 to finish a stroke ahead.

Anderson needed a four at the last to tie Lloyd; he reached the green in three, but his putt came up 6 feet (1.8 m) short.

Friday, September 17, 1897 (morning) Source:[2][3] Friday, September 17, 1897 (afternoon) Source:[2][3] Amateurs: Whigham (173), Macdonald (174), Tyng (177), Douglas (180),                 Stewart (181), Emmet (188), Smith (189), Keene (192),                 Reid (194), Sweny (194), Bowers (199).