Payne Stewart thwarted Scott Simpson’s bid for a second U.S. Open title by gaining four strokes over the final three holes of their 18-hole playoff at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Stewart shot 3-over 75 to Simpson’s 77 to win his first U.S. Open.
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