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Completed Edition
1965 U.S. Amateur
Results
Published results
Recorded score
- Won byRobert J. Murphy Jr.291
- Runner-upRobert B. Dickson292
Venue
- Primary venueSouthern Hills Country Club

Nearby editions
Sources and record notes
Archive note
The 1965 edition was won by Robert J. Murphy Jr. Verified venue assignments are published in this record.
Record sources
- USGA 2026 U.S. Amateur Record Book
- 1965 U.S. Amateur · Championship identity
The USGA record book, page 9, records the 1965 U.S. Amateur dates, champion and host.
Verified 2026-09-23 - Southern Hills Country Club
The USGA record book, page 9, identifies Southern Hills Country Club as the 1965 U.S. Amateur host. This venue record identifies the Club without assigning a particular course or routing.
Verified 2026-09-23 - Robert J. Murphy Jr.
The USGA record book, page 9, records Robert J. Murphy Jr. winning the 1965 stroke-play championship with 291 strokes.
Verified 2026-09-23
- 1965 U.S. Amateur · Championship identity
- USGA: 2024 U.S. Amateur Record Book
- Robert B. Dickson
Printed/PDF page 9, 1965 result row. Robert J. Murphy Jr., 291; Robert B. Dickson, 292. This edition was contested at stroke play; totals are separate from any playoff round.
Verified 2026-10-22
- Robert B. Dickson