1962 U.S. Open Film: "Jack Breaks Through" | Jack Nicklaus Battles Arnold Palmer at Oakmont

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Published 2020-01-22
A 22-year-old Jack Nicklaus took his first step toward greatness with his unforgettable victory over Arnold Palmer at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club in the 1962 U.S. Open.

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All Comments (14)
  • @StephenWestSyd
    The 1960’s looked awesome. People appeared to have more pride and class
  • @chevy4x466
    6800 yards with long rough with the old equipment, I couldn’t imagine.
  • @ellibreelmundo2629
    Palmer should've won this tournament. But Jack Nicklaus was the greatest of all time so what can you say other than the greatest won his first Open here.?
  • @richd3044
    Arnie blew it on 9, leaving two chips in a row short. A shame he came so close in his backyard twice - here and in '73.
  • @jamesdesch3201
    Good job! Enjoyed! How the hell did Palmer not realize it's stroke play?! What have you been doing all day Palmer? Good thing for Palmer it wasn't even. That brain fart would have cost him dearly. Anyway, love Palmer and Jack... Good guys. RIP Arnie.
  • @porico51
    Palmer should have won at least 3 or 4 more majors but his putting failed him so many times. I’m still sick about the 66 US Open.
  • @fastguned
    The way Palmer hit his putt at 29:50 is exactly the way my brother in law cheated. If he missed the 1st time he would one hand it, miss again and not count the very last putt hard to beat that pencil LOL RIP brother in law
  • @ysgol3
    Plenty of black faces in the crowd I see - so heartening.