Nicklaus Wins His First Pro Tournament - The 1962 U.S. Open

Jack Nicklaus beat Arnold Palmer head-to-head in an 18 hole playoff on Arnie's "home course" to become the youngest U.S. Open champ since Bobby Jones.

OAKMONT PA - June 18, 1962

Arnold Palmer had the home course advantage in “yesterday’s” 18 hole playoff for the U.S. Open Championship. Playing at Oakmont Country Club, just 45 minutes from his home, Arnie’s Army was out in full force. They cheered for the King and booed his young rival. But Jack Nicklaus, a rookie on the PGA Tour, kept his cool, and …