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Completed Edition

1979 U.S. Open

Edition of

U.S. Open This Edition was completed.June 14–June 17, 1979

Archive note

The 1979 edition was won by Hale Irwin. Verified venue assignments are published below.

Competition places

Venues

  1. Primary venue Inverness Club Use not specified
    Hosted by Inverness ClubInverness Club official history

Recorded outcomes

Results

  1. Won by Hale Irwin284USGA official U.S. Open result
  2. Runner-up Gary Player286USGA: 2026 U.S. Open Record Book
  3. Runner-up Jerry Pate286USGA: 2026 U.S. Open Record Book
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