19-year-old John McDermott became the first American-born U.S. Open champion by defeating Mike Brady and George Simpson in an 18-hole playoff.

Brady then played the next four holes in 1-under par while McDermott made three consecutive bogeys, evening up the contest heading to the 15th.

McDermott took the lead after Brady missed a 4-footer for par, then sealed the championship with an approach to the 18th that settled 10 feet from the hole.

[3] Simpson graciously praised Evans when he said, “I’ve learned the greatest golf lesson of my life today.

NYF = Tournament not yet founded R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place