The Sports Time Traveler™

The Sports Time Traveler™

1962 U.S. Open Preview: Palmer picks Nicklaus to win

60 years ago this week the U.S. Open was played at Oakmont, Arnold Palmer's "home" course. The Sports Time Traveler is making the trip there.

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Len Ferman
Jun 12, 2022
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Arnold Palmer tees off during a practice round at Oakmont “yesterday” in preparation for the 1962 U.S. Open which begins in two days

OAKMONT June 12, 1962 - The 1962 U.S. Open golf tournament starts in “two days". Arnold Palmer is at the height of his career. He has already won 6 tournaments “this season” including the prestigious Colonial, the Tournam…

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