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1996


Steve Jones

Steve Jones, 37, of Phoenix, Ariz., became the first sectional qualifier to win a U.S. Open in 20 years by doing something his closest challengers could not do -- par the final hole of the championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

OPEN RECORDS


Starts - 11

Best Finish - Winner 1996

Rds - 36

Cuts Made - 7

Top 3 - 1

Top 5 - 1

Top 10 - 2

Top 25 - 2

Avg. - 73.25

Scores In 60s - 8

Rds Under Par - 8

Earnings - $542,336.96