1940 U.S. Open (golf)

[2][3] Little started the final round a stroke behind leader Frank Walsh and carded a 73 to finish at 287.

Sarazen made two birdies on the back nine and did not make a bogey to also post 287 and force a playoff on Sunday.

Sarazen made birdie at 11 and 14 to close the gap to one stroke with four holes to play, but could draw no closer.

[4] One of those players, Ed Oliver, actually tied Little and Sarazen, but his disqualification prevented his participation in the playoff.

The top eight finishers in the tournament were all past or future major champions, and are members of the World Golf Hall of Fame.