1948 U.S. Open

1948 U.S. Open

Tournament information
Dates	June 10–12, 1948
Location	Pacific Palisades, California
Course(s)	Riviera Country Club
Tour(s)	PGA Tour
Statistics
Par	71
Field	167, 57 after cut
Cut	148 (+6)
Winner's share	$2,000
Champion
Ben Hogan
276 (–8)

The 1948 U.S. Open was the 48th U.S. Open. The golf tournament was held June 10–12, 1948, at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Ben Hogan won his first of four U.S. Open titles at the course that would become known as "Hogan's Alley."

Although Sam Snead held the lead after 36 holes, Ben Hogan dominated the final two rounds, shooting 68-69 for a total of 276, two shots ahead of Jimmy Demaret. Hogan decimated the U.S. Open scoring record by five strokes, and his three rounds in the 60s was a tournament first.

Eight months later, however, Hogan was involved in an automobile accident when his vehicle was hit by a bus. Although he would eventually recover, the injuries he sustained prevented him from defending his title the following year.

Ted Rhodes became the first African-American to play in the U.S. Open since 1913. He finished in 51st place.

Final leaderboard

#	Player	Country	Score	To par	Winnings ($)
1	Ben Hogan	United States	67-72-68-69=276	–8	2,000
2	Jimmy Demaret	United States	71-70-68-69=278	–6	1,500
3	Jim Turnesa	United States	71-69-70-70=280	–4	1,000
4	Bobby Locke	South Africa	70-69-73-70=282	–2	800
5	Sam Snead	United States	69-69-73-72=283	–1	600
6	Lew Worsham	United States	67-74-71-73=285	+1	500
7	Herman Barron	United States	73-70-71-72=286	+2	400
T8	Johnny Bulla	United States	73-72-75-67=287	+3	300
	Toney Penna	United States	70-72-73-72=287
	Smiley Quick	United States	73-71-69-74=287

External links

• 1948 U.S. Open
• USGA Championship Database