Andy North held on for a one-stroke victory over runners-up Dave Stockton and J. C. Snead to claim the first of his two U.S. Open titles.

[3][4] The strength in North's game was putting, and he needed only 114 putts over 72 holes, tying the record set by Billy Casper in 1966.

North owned a four-shot lead over Snead heading to the back-nine, and after birdies at 11 and 13 he appeared to have the championship wrapped up.

Needing to get up-and-down, he played his sand shot to five feet (1.5 m), and after backing off twice, sank the bogey putt for the one-stroke win.

[7][8] Amateurs: Bobby Clampett (+13), Jim Holtgrieve (+20) Final round Cumulative tournament scores, relative to par Source:[9]