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THE OPEN IN FACTS AND FIGURES
Robert Trent Jones
June 20, 1955
EVENT—The 55th United States Open Golf Championship
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June 20, 1955

The Open In Facts And Figures

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EVENT—The 55th United States Open Golf Championship

PLACE—The Lake Course of the Olympic Club, San Francisco

DATES—Thursday, June 16, through Saturday, June 18

DEFENDING CHAMPION—Ed Furgol

TOURNAMENT—72 holes, medal play; low 50 on first 36 holes eligible to play final 36 on Saturday

CONTESTANTS—132 professionals and 30 amateurs, survivors of 1,529 entrants

PRIZES—$5,000 and trophy at left

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