Julius Boros won his second U.S. Open title in an 18-hole Sunday playoff with Jacky Cupit and Arnold Palmer.

[3] The U.S. Open returned to The Country Club for the first time in fifty years to celebrate the golden anniversary of Francis Ouimet's playoff victory in 1913.

[4] High winds made scoring conditions extremely difficult throughout the entire week, especially on Saturday during the final two rounds, when gusts approached 50 mph (80 km/h).

Harney then chipped to some 11 feet below the hole and left his par putt one roll short dead center.

Source:[9] Sunday, June 23, 1963 Boros took command early in the playoff and had a three-stroke lead at the turn.