Heading into the final round of the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, there was a four-way tie for the lead, including Arnold Palmer seeking his second title. Luminaries Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Lee Trevino were also in the mix. Not talked about was Johnny Miller, who went from third place after 36 holes to six strokes behind the leaders heading into Sunday after a third-round 76.
But four birdies through four holes changed the conversation quickly. Here’s Johnny Miller’s historic final round of the 1973 U.S. Open.
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