Twenty-Five Years Ago, Payne Stewart Delivered Pinehurst's Signature U.S. Open Moment

Posted Jun 12, 2024
It is an enduring sequence of images emanating from the 18th green at Pinehurst No. 2. Donald Ross’s gem more than delivered in its first-ever U.S. Open, and there was golf’s flamboyant figure, Payne Stewart, holing a clutch par putt, celebrating with an outstretched arm and leg, a portrait etched in time. Stewart quickly extended his condolences to Phil Mickelson. (Sports Illustrated)

Related: Other News

Miami's missed dynasty: The 2003 Fiesta Bowl vs. Ohio State that altered each program's history
The last time the Ohio State Buckeyes and Miami Hurricanes met in college football's postseason it was for the national championship in the 2003 Fiesta...
Wed Dec 31, 2025

2025 CFP quarterfinals preview: Keys to all four matchups
A rematch of one of the most contentious national title games of the 2000s (Miami-Ohio State). A rematch of a fun October track meet (Georgia-Ole...
Wed Dec 31, 2025

NCAA's Charlie Baker: Players with NBA contracts not eligible
NCAA president Charlie Baker on Tuesday clarified his organization's position on college eligibility for players with NBA experience. The official stance came in the wake...
Tue Dec 30, 2025

UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Jalen Washington scores career-high 21 points with seven dunks
Former North Carolina center Jalen Washington came off the bench to score a career-high 21 points with seven dunks Monday as No. 11 Vanderbilt finished...
Tue Dec 30, 2025