Episode 17: 1955 U.S. Open and Jack Fleck

The 1955 U.S. Open came down to an 18-hole playoff between one of golf's all-time greats, Ben Hogan, and an obscure club pro from Davenport, Iowa, Jack Fleck. Their drama, which played out at the Lake Course of the Olympic Club in San Francisco, captivated the golf universe.

Episode 17 of the Championship Stories podcast, hosted by Steve Marantz, titled "Episode 17: 1955 U.S. Open and Jack Fleck" was published on January 8, 2021 and runs 15 minutes.

January 8, 2021 ·15m · Championship Stories

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Summary

The 1955 U.S. Open came down to an 18-hole playoff between one of golf's all-time greats, Ben Hogan, and an obscure club pro from Davenport, Iowa, Jack Fleck. Their drama, which played out at the Lake Course of the Olympic Club in San Francisco, captivated the golf universe.

Episode Description

primary source: "The Longest Shot: Jack Fleck, Ben Hogan, and Pro Golf's Greatest Upset at the 1955 U.S. Open", by Neil Sagebiel, Thomas Dunne Books, 2012

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