Menu

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


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:

Explaining the ACC's College Football Playoff conundrum, and a possible fix for the future
When the ACC Championship Game kicks off on Saturday in Charlotte, the battle between No. 17 Virginia and unranked Duke will provide finality to what...

2026 College football recruiting early signing day takeaways
College football's early signing period opened Wednesday with much of the 2026 recruiting class committed. That added some extra drama for those teams chasing last-minute...

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement Wednesday after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run...

Kentucky football hires Oregon OC Will Stein as next head coach
Kentucky hired Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein as the school's head football coach. Stein, 36, is a Kentucky native who has emerged as one...

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