The 1960 U.S. Open at Cherry Hills was one of the most significant championships ever played.
It was a crossroads for golf in more ways than one.
Ben Hogan, on his last legs represented golf’s past.
Swashbuckling Arnold Palmer was busy dragging golf into the television age.
Jack Nicklaus, more bear than golden at this point had yet to turn professional and represented the future of the game.
It was Ben’s last hurry, a glimpse of what Jack was to become and one of Arnie’s greatest moments.
He came from seven shots back to shock the world.
His comeback victory ushered in the television age for golf and golf would never be the same.
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