Concentration key as Major test of patience awaits at Olympic

When Johnny Miller closed with a record-breaking 63 to win the 1973 US Open at Oakmont, the fallout was horrific.

The USGA was unhappy at this affront to its “toughest Major” tag and the result was the 1974 Massacre at Winged Foot, where no-one broke par in the opening round and Hale Irwin won on seven over par.

“A lot of people say I’m to blame for what happened at Winged Foot,” Miller said. “And I can’t say I disagree. I don’t think they were too happy after I shot 63 at Oakmont.”