The 1898 U.S. Open was the fourth U.S. Open, held June 17–18 at Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, northeast of Boston. Fred Herd captured his only major title, seven strokes ahead of runner-up Alex Smith. U.S. Open 1898: June 17–18, 1898 at Myopia Hunt Club. Champion: Fred Herd, at 328. Wiki link