On the Lower Course, Ed Furgol won his only major title, one stroke ahead of runner-up Gene Littler.

[2] Littler owned the 36-hole lead by two strokes over defending champion Ben Hogan and Furgol.

After a 76 in the third round, Littler fell three strokes back of Furgol, who shot a 71 to take a one-stroke lead over Dick Mayer.

After hitting his drive into the trees, he played his escape shot onto the 18th fairway of Baltusrol's other course.

It was also the first in which ropes were used to control the gallery, and prize money was increased by 20% over the previous year.